Craig, NE Demographics
A map of Craig's Population by Race
Craig, Nebraska has an estimated population of 113, a dramatic decrease from the 202 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.6% White, 10.6% Hispanic, 8.8% Multiracial, 0.9% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nebraska 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 29.1% in 2020 and 34.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Craig is ranked the 435th most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 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 335th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Craig's White Population
90 residents of Craig, or 79.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Craig is slightly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Craig ranks 479th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Craig's White population has declined by an estimated 46.7%. White residents' share of Craig's population has decreased from 83.7% to 79.6%.
Craig is more White than neighboring Lyons (79.4% White). Craig is less White than neighboring Oakland (91.4% White), Tekamah (91.2% White), Uehling (92.2% White), and Herman (94.2% 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 slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Craig ranks 69th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Craig's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Craig's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.
Craig is less Black than neighboring Oakland (0.5% Black), Tekamah (0.1% Black), and Lyons (0.6% Black).
Craig's Asian Population
0 residents of Craig, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Craig is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Craig ranks 270th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Craig's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Craig's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Craig is less Asian than neighboring Tekamah (0.3% Asian).
Craig's Hispanic Population
12 residents of Craig, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Craig is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Craig ranks 156th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Craig's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Craig's population has increased from 6.9% to 10.6%.
Craig is more Hispanic than neighboring Oakland (0.6% Hispanic), Tekamah (4.2% Hispanic), Uehling (1.2% Hispanic), Herman (3.6% Hispanic), and Lyons (7.1% Hispanic).
Craig's Native American/Other Population
1 residents of Craig, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Craig is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Craig ranks 85th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Craig's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Craig's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.9%.
Craig is more Native American/Other than neighboring Herman (0.8% Native American/Other). Craig is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oakland (1.9% Native American/Other), Uehling (2.9% Native American/Other), and Lyons (4.8% Native American/Other).
Craig's Multiracial Population
10 residents of Craig, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Craig is higher than in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Craig ranks 39th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Craig's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Craig's population has increased from 6.4% to 8.8%.
Craig is more Multiracial than neighboring Oakland (5.6% Multiracial), Tekamah (3.3% Multiracial), Uehling (3.7% Multiracial), Herman (1.4% Multiracial), and Lyons (8.1% 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.