Craig County Demographics

A map of Craig County's Population by Race

Craig County, Virginia has an estimated population of 4,856, a less than 1% change from the 4,892 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.5% White, 1.7% Native American/Other, 1.5% Hispanic, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.1% Black, and 0.0% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia 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 10.3% in 2020 and 8.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Craig County is ranked the 130th most populous county in Virginia, out of 133 counties. Craig County was ranked the 130th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Craig County's White Population

4,638 residents of Craig County, or 95.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Craig County is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Craig County ranks 5th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Craig County's population has increased from 94.7% to 95.5%.

Craig County is more White than neighboring Salem County (81.6% White), Roanoke County (82.3% White), Roanoke County (55.3% White), Monroe County (94.1% White), and Montgomery County (80.9% White).

Craig County's Black Population

3 residents of Craig County, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Craig County is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Craig County ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig County's Black population has declined by an estimated 72.7%. Black residents' share of Craig County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Craig County is less Black than neighboring Salem County (8.7% Black), Roanoke County (6.4% Black), Roanoke County (27.7% Black), Monroe County (1.5% Black), and Montgomery County (3.8% Black).

Craig County's Asian Population

0 residents of Craig County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Craig County is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Craig County ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Craig County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Craig County is less Asian than neighboring Salem County (2% Asian), Roanoke County (3.7% Asian), Roanoke County (3.1% Asian), and Montgomery County (6.4% Asian).

Craig County's Hispanic Population

72 residents of Craig County, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Craig County is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Craig County ranks 129th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 35.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Craig County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Craig County is more Hispanic than neighboring Monroe County (0.6% Hispanic). Craig County is less Hispanic than neighboring Salem County (4.8% Hispanic), Roanoke County (4.1% Hispanic), Roanoke County (9% Hispanic), and Montgomery County (4.6% Hispanic).

Craig County's Native American/Other Population

83 residents of Craig County, or 1.7% 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 comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Craig County ranks 115th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 315.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Craig County's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.7%.

Craig County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Salem County (1% Native American/Other), Roanoke County (0.6% Native American/Other), Roanoke County (0.8% Native American/Other), Monroe County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Montgomery County (1.1% Native American/Other).

Craig County's Multiracial Population

60 residents of Craig County, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Craig County is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Craig County ranks 89th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 63.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Craig County's population has decreased from 3.4% to 1.2%.

Craig County is less Multiracial than neighboring Salem County (2% Multiracial), Roanoke County (2.9% Multiracial), Roanoke County (4.1% Multiracial), Monroe County (3.1% Multiracial), and Montgomery County (3.1% 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.