Craig County, Oklahoma Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Craig County, Oklahoma, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Craig County, Oklahoma. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Craig County, Oklahoma. The estimated population of Craig County, Oklahoma is 14,172 people, with a median age of 41.7.

We can look at the total population in Craig County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,172
 -0.71% -2.68%
2020
14,274
 -0.81% -
2019
14,390
 -0.71% -
2018
14,493
 -0.48% -
2017
14,563
 - -

Population of Craig County, Oklahoma by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
61.7%
64.2%
 -3.89%
Black/African American
3.4%
2.9%
 +17.24%
Native
21.3%
20.5%
 +3.90%
Hispanic
4%
3.4%
 +17.65%
Asian
0.8%
0.8%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
8.6%
8%
 +7.50%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Craig County, Oklahoma by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.7 -1.18% 39.7 -0.75% 44.3 -0.67%
2020 42.2 +0.24% 40 -1.48% 44.6 +1.36%
2019 42.1 -0.47% 40.6 -0.49% 44 -0.45%
2018 42.3 -0.47% 40.8 +0.99% 44.2 -0.45%
2017 42.5 - 40.4 - 44.4 -

The median age of Craig County, Oklahoma gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 866 -3.3% 814 -7.21% 837 753
10 to 19 936 +5.55% 934 -2.36% 988 910
20 to 29 935 0.05% 734 +5.08% 933 771
30 to 39 946 -5.01% 743 -6.78% 897 693
40 to 49 977 -4.58% 839 -2.83% 932 814
50 to 59 1,026 -3.24% 1,107 -14.52% 993 954
60 to 69 945 -11.7% 784 +13.94% 830 898
70+ 785 +8.82% 1,192 -5.99% 850 1,119

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Craig County, Oklahoma is $45,094.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Craig County.

  • Under 25
    $24,934.00
  • 25 to 44
    $47,755.00
  • 45 to 64
    $56,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,672.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Craig County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Craig County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Craig County, Oklahoma is currently $57,829.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.90% of households in Craig County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Craig County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.05%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    31.86%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.99%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.74%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.01%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.44%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.90%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Craig County is $22,833.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Craig County by the total population of Craig County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Craig County, Oklahoma, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Craig County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.18%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.40%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.92%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.98%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.51%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Craig County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Craig County over the age of 16 is 11,451.

Of those people, a total of 50.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Craig County is 47.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 767 39.60% 19.40%
20 to 24 years 787 72.00% 9.30%
25 to 29 years 917 54.40% 9.60%
30 to 34 years 848 69.80% 1.90%
35 to 44 years 1,602 65.80% 4.20%
45 to 54 years 1,842 67.70% 4.30%
55 to 59 years 991 55.70% 1.60%
60 to 64 years 1,005 48.50% 7.20%
65 to 74 years 1,444 27.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,248 5.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Craig County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,611 50.30% 3.90%
Black or African American 440 23.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2,310 55.20% 6.80%
Asian 107 64.50% 55.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 26 26.90% 0.00%
Other 112 22.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 845 54.00% 8.60%
Hispanic or Latino 356 41.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,469 50.20% 3.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Craig County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Craig County is 5,453, with median earnings of $30,368.00.

Women in Craig County, Oklahoma earning approximately 70.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,453 $30,368.00
Male 2,761 $36,736.00
Female 2,692 $25,781.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 439 $40,250.00
Business and Financial 171 $48,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 60 $55,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 19 $30,313.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $68,750.00
Community and Social Service 149 $37,159.00
Legal 19 $22,375.00
Educational and Library 335 $41,641.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 49 $25,139.00
Healthcare Practitioners 375 $44,514.00
Healthcare Support 388 $22,560.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 51 $27,361.00
Law Enforcement 58 $49,722.00
Food Preparation and Serving 349 $13,689.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 244 $18,571.00
Personal Care and Service 141 $11,058.00
Sales 493 $26,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 543 $29,427.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 147 $23,194.00
Construction and Extraction 362 $38,196.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 309 $33,594.00
Production 329 $33,450.00
Transportation and Material Moving 275 $43,264.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 274 $52,738.00 165 $27,250.00
Business and Financial 31 $71,563.00 140 $46,929.00
Computer and Mathematical 20 $65,577.00 40 $23,833.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $22,361.00 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 36 $29,643.00 113 $37,386.00
Legal 17 $22,125.00 2 $0.00
Educational and Library 108 $50,724.00 227 $37,991.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $0.00 33 $15,795.00
Healthcare Practitioners 67 $61,458.00 308 $37,300.00
Healthcare Support 72 $26,136.00 316 $21,603.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 48 $30,192.00 3 $0.00
Law Enforcement 31 $42,917.00 27 $50,625.00
Food Preparation and Serving 95 $6,406.00 254 $14,512.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 141 $24,940.00 103 $8,125.00
Personal Care and Service 27 $65,625.00 114 $10,417.00
Sales 253 $32,813.00 240 $20,789.00
Office and Administrative Support 72 $39,167.00 471 $28,490.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 127 $25,875.00 20 $7,083.00
Construction and Extraction 359 $38,244.00 3 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 303 $33,750.00 6 $0.00
Production 303 $34,728.00 26 $23,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 233 $44,236.00 42 $31,333.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,197 households in Craig County, with an average household size of 2.53 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,405 families in Craig County with an average family size of 3.07 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,492 310 603 1,792
Average Household Size 3.06 3.81 3.47 1.25
Total Families 2,492 310 603 0
Average Household Size 3.02 3.23 3.2 0

Poverty

Of the 3,405 families in Craig County, 14.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Craig County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,405 housing units in Craig County, Oklahoma.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,197 81.14%
Vacant 1,208 18.86%

19.66% of the total 6,405 housing units in Craig County are rental units. This is approximately 1,259 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,650 are occupied by the owner - or 56.99% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Craig County is $799.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Craig County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    288
  • Less than $500
    250
  • $500 to $999
    682
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    267
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    16
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    44
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Craig County is $112,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Craig County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    529
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,041
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    623
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    540
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    426
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    283
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    159
  • $1,000,000 or more
    49

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Craig County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Craig County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    966
  • 1940 to 1949
    397
  • 1950 to 1959
    579
  • 1960 to 1969
    788
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,029
  • 1980 to 1989
    877
  • 1990 to 1999
    786
  • 2000 to 2009
    569
  • 2010 to 2013
    414
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Craig County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    252
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,718
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,884
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,343

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Craig County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Craig County that commute to work in a particular way.

21.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Craig County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    291
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,215
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    732
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    606
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    530
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    159
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    433
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    66
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    119
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    322
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    313
  • 90 or more minutes
    81

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Craig County, Oklahoma in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Craig County, Oklahoma

We have data for 10 places in Craig County, Oklahoma. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.