Craigsville, WV Demographics

A map of Craigsville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,138	2,072	97.6%	95.4%
Multiracial	29	64	1.3%	2.9%
Asian	23	3	1.1%	0.1%
Black	0	10	0.0%	0.5%
Hispanic	0	16	0.0%	0.7%
Native American/Other	0	8	0.0%	0.4%

Craigsville, West Virginia has an estimated population of 2,190, a less than 1% change from the 2,173 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.6% White, 1.3% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Craigsville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Craigsville has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than West Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Craigsville, that probability was 9.0% in 2020 and 4.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Craigsville is ranked the 72nd most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 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). Craigsville was ranked the 72nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Craigsville's White Population

2,138 residents of Craigsville, or 97.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Craigsville is higher than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Craigsville ranks 103rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Craigsville's White population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Craigsville's population has increased from 95.4% to 97.6%.

Craigsville is more White than neighboring Camden-on-Gauley (67% White), and Cowen (85.2% White). Craigsville is less White than neighboring Tioga (98.6% White), Nettie (100% White), and Fenwick (100% White).

Craigsville's Black Population

0 residents of Craigsville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Craigsville is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Craigsville ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Craigsville's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Craigsville's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Craigsville is less Black than neighboring Camden-on-Gauley (1.6% Black).

Craigsville's Asian Population

23 residents of Craigsville, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Craigsville is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Craigsville ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Craigsville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 666.7%. Asian residents' share of Craigsville's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.1%.

Craigsville is more Asian than neighboring Camden-on-Gauley (0% Asian), Tioga (0% Asian), Nettie (0% Asian), Fenwick (0% Asian), and Cowen (0% Asian).

Craigsville's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Craigsville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Craigsville is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Craigsville ranks 294th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Craigsville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Craigsville's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Craigsville is less Hispanic than neighboring Cowen (10.1% Hispanic).

Craigsville's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Craigsville, 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 Craigsville is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Craigsville ranks 213th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Craigsville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Craigsville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Craigsville's Multiracial Population

29 residents of Craigsville, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Craigsville is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Craigsville ranks 285th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Craigsville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Craigsville's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.3%.

Craigsville is more Multiracial than neighboring Nettie (0% Multiracial), and Fenwick (0% Multiracial). Craigsville is less Multiracial than neighboring Camden-on-Gauley (31.3% Multiracial), Tioga (1.4% Multiracial), and Cowen (4.7% 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.