Craig, Alaska
Craig: city in Prince of Wales–Hyder Census Area, Alaska, United States of America.
About
Craig is a city located in the county of Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,201. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,267 inhabitants.
The city was created 119 years ago in 1906.
Quick Facts about Craig
| Population | 1,267 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alaska (United States) |
| County | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area |
| Postal code | 99921 |
| Phone Area Codes | 99921 |
| Water as percent of area | 24.37% |
| Land as percent of area | 75.63% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 55.4764,-133.1483 |
| Altitude | 23 feet / 7 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1907 (119 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Juneau |
| Local time | 16:50:23 (15th October 2026) |
| Population growth | 5.5% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 50℉ Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Craig is located at 55°28'35"N 133°8'54"W (55.4763900, -133.1483300).
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Weather
50°F
Rain
20 mph SE
Overnight
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Craig increased by 5.5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,201 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,247 | 3.83% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,258 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,258 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,264 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,279 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,277 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,277 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,289 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,262 | -2.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,267 | 0.4% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,276 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 1,939 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 172.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,495 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 1,729 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 10.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 32.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 8.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 47.1% |
| White only, percent : | 92.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 89.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 178 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 95.1% |
Craig zip code is 99921.
County name: Prince of Wales-Hyder, County
fips: 02198
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 95.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $309,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,813 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $603 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | - |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,421 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.07 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 98.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 0.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.0% |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $134,740 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $52,876 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 1.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 250.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.89 |
Closest post offices linked to Craig.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Post Office | Craig (AK) | 99921 |
Other cities in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area , AK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Metlakatla | 1,419 | Census-designated place in Alaska, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Craig distances to largest Alaska cities