Craig County Demographics

A map of Craig County's Population by Race

Craig County, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 14,302, a slight increase from the 14,107 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.1% White, 19.7% Native American/Other, 10.2% Multiracial, 4.0% Hispanic, 3.3% Black, and 1.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Craig County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Craig has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Craig County, that probability was 58.1% in 2020 and 57.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Craig County is ranked the 47th most populous county in Oklahoma, out of 77 counties. Craig County was ranked the 48th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Craig County's White Population

8,740 residents of Craig County, or 61.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Craig County is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Craig County ranks 61st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig County's White population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Craig County's population has increased from 59.8% to 61.1%.

Craig County is less White than neighboring Ottawa County (62.4% White), Nowata County (64.5% White), Labette County (83.2% White), Mayes County (62% White), and Delaware County (62.1% White).

Craig County's Black Population

479 residents of Craig County, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Craig County is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Craig County ranks 34th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig County's Black population has grown by an estimated 30.2%. Black residents' share of Craig County's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.3%.

Craig County is more Black than neighboring Ottawa County (1.1% Black), Nowata County (1.7% Black), Labette County (3.2% Black), Mayes County (0.4% Black), and Delaware County (0.4% Black).

Craig County's Asian Population

232 residents of Craig County, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Craig County is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Craig County ranks 34th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 209.3%. Asian residents' share of Craig County's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.6%.

Craig County is more Asian than neighboring Ottawa County (0.8% Asian), Nowata County (0.7% Asian), Labette County (0% Asian), Mayes County (0.5% Asian), and Delaware County (1.5% Asian).

Craig County's Hispanic Population

566 residents of Craig County, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Craig County is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Craig County ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 32.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Craig County's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.0%.

Craig County is more Hispanic than neighboring Nowata County (3.2% Hispanic), and Mayes County (3.9% Hispanic). Craig County is less Hispanic than neighboring Ottawa County (6.1% Hispanic), Labette County (5.1% Hispanic), and Delaware County (4.5% Hispanic).

Craig County's Native American/Other Population

2,823 residents of Craig County, or 19.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Craig County is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Craig County ranks 8th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Craig County's population has decreased from 20.3% to 19.7%.

Craig County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ottawa County (19.2% Native American/Other), Nowata County (15.7% Native American/Other), and Labette County (1.9% Native American/Other). Craig County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mayes County (20.1% Native American/Other), and Delaware County (20.4% Native American/Other).

Craig County's Multiracial Population

1,462 residents of Craig County, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Craig County is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Craig County ranks 4th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 24.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Craig County's population has decreased from 13.7% to 10.2%.

Craig County is more Multiracial than neighboring Labette County (6.7% Multiracial). Craig County is less Multiracial than neighboring Ottawa County (10.4% Multiracial), Nowata County (14.2% Multiracial), Mayes County (13.1% Multiracial), and Delaware County (11% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.