Craig, MT Demographics

A map of Craig's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	164	33	95.3%	84.6%
Multiracial	6	2	3.5%	5.1%
Asian	2	0	1.2%	0.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	10.3%

Craig, Montana has an estimated population of 172, a dramatic increase from the 39 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.3% White, 3.5% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Craig, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Craig has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Montana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Craig, that probability was 27.1% in 2020 and 8.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Craig is ranked the 268th most populous place in Montana, out of 497 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Craig was ranked the 413th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Craig's White Population

164 residents of Craig, or 95.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Craig is considerably higher than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Craig ranks 353rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig's White population has grown by an estimated 397.0%. White residents' share of Craig's population has increased from 84.6% to 95.3%.

Craig is more White than neighboring Cascade (91.8% White), and Helena Valley Northwest (91.8% White). Craig is less White than neighboring Wolf Creek (100% White), Hardy (100% White), and Milford Colony (100% White).

Craig's Black Population

0 residents of Craig, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Craig is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Craig ranks 179th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Craig's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Craig's Asian Population

2 residents of Craig, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Craig is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Craig ranks 215th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Asian residents' share of Craig's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.2%.

Craig is more Asian than neighboring Wolf Creek (0% Asian), Hardy (0% Asian), Cascade (0% Asian), Milford Colony (0% Asian), and Helena Valley Northwest (0% Asian).

Craig's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Craig, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Craig is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Craig ranks 407th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Hispanic residents' share of Craig's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Craig is less Hispanic than neighboring Cascade (2.8% Hispanic), and Helena Valley Northwest (1.7% Hispanic).

Craig's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Craig, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Craig is lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Craig ranks 70th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Craig's population has decreased from 10.3% to 0.0%.

Craig is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cascade (3% Native American/Other), and Helena Valley Northwest (3.8% Native American/Other).

Craig's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Craig, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Craig is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Craig ranks 187th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Craig's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Craig's population has decreased from 5.1% to 3.5%.

Craig is more Multiracial than neighboring Wolf Creek (0% Multiracial), Hardy (0% Multiracial), Cascade (2.4% Multiracial), Milford Colony (0% Multiracial), and Helena Valley Northwest (2.7% 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.