County · Oklahoma
Craig County, Oklahoma
Craig County, Oklahoma. Craig County had 14,518 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.9% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). It holds 7 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 40035.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,518
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,107 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,302
Median household income
$51,922
±$1,852 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$150,500
±$16,582 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$810
±$81 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
How many people live in Craig County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 14,107 residents in Craig County. The Census Bureau estimates 14,518 for July 1, 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 14,302 over 761 square miles of land.
| Measure | Craig County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,302 | 4,028,634 | −88 |
| Households | 5,190±123 | 1,562,389 | −232 |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.06 | 2.50 | +0.09 |
| Housing units | 6,381±56 | 1,775,127 | −372 |
Craig County's population since 2000
From 14,950 in 2000 to 14,518 in 2025: down 2.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Craig County?
Craig County holds 7 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Vinita with 5,424 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Craig County?
The median resident of Craig County is 40.6 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 61.1%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 19.5%. 2.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Craig County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6±0.7 | 37.0 | −1.5 |
| Under 18 years | 22.7%±0.6 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.0%±0.2 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% | 12.7% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 61.1%±0.2 pts | 62.1% | −2.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.3%±0.4 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.1 pts | 2.4% | +0.8 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 19.5%±1.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.2%±1.2 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0%±0.5 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.3%±0.8 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3%±0.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 21.7%±1.7 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.9%±1.9 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.3%±1.9 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.3%±1.8 pts | 28.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.2%±1.1 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6%±0.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Craig County earn?
Half of Craig County's 5,190 households earn less than $51,922 a year (±$1,852), against $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $53,325 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Craig County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,922±$1,852 | $65,039 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $67,711±$3,622 | $88,936 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,491±$1,564 | $35,624 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.0%±2.7 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.1%±5.5 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.5%±2.1 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 73.3%±3.3 pts | 88.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Craig County?
Owners occupy 73.7% of Craig County's occupied homes and renters 26.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $150,500 by its owner (±$16,582). The median renter pays $810 a month including utilities, and 29.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Craig County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $150,500±$16,582 | $199,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $810±$81 | $1,014 | −$115 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.0%±6.0 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,215±$66 | $1,539 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.7%±2.6 pts | 65.8% | +4.2 pts |
| Housing units | 6,381±56 | 1,775,127 | −372 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.0%±3.6 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.2%±2.8 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.2%±1.9 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.8%±1.7 pts | 6.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Craig County building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units across Craig County in 2025 (4 single-family), 0.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Craig County get to work?
75.4% of Craig County's workers drive alone and 10.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Craig County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.9%±1.9 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1%±1.7 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.4%±2.7 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.1%±2.4 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.5%±2.0 pts | 9.4% | +5.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.6 min±2.5 | 22.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Craig County's census tracts?
Craig County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $46,496 (Tract 3734) to $58,125 (Tract 3732).
| Tract 373140035373100 | 2,916±222 | $54,211 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 373240035373200 | 2,410±211 | $58,125 |
| Tract 373340035373300 | 3,902±290 | $48,947 |
| Tract 373440035373400 | 2,729±197 | $46,496 |
| Tract 373540035373500 | 2,345±213 | $57,656 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Craig County compare with Oklahoma's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 47th of 77 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 28th of 77 |
| Residents per square mile | 45th of 77 |
| Median household income | 59th of 77 |
| Median home value | 36th of 77 |
| Median gross rent | 48th of 77 |
| Poverty rate | 25th of 77 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 68th of 77 |
| Median age | 29th of 77 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Craig County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.