Craig County, Virginia
Craig County: county in Virginia, United States
About
Craig County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,190 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,077 inhabitants. Its county seat is New Castle. The county was created 175 years ago in 1850.
County Snapshot
Craig County at a glance
Craig County currently has 1 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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New CastlePopulation 155
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Quick Facts about Craig County
| Population | 5,077 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| Different from | Craighead County, Craig County |
| Area | 856 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.4813,-80.2123 |
| Named for | Robert Craig |
| Capital | New Castle |
| Establishment | January 01, 1851 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 01:48:46 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.23% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Craig County is located at 37°28'53"N 80°12'44"W (37.4812500, -80.2123400). It has 6 neighbors: Alleghany County, Botetourt County, Giles County, Montgomery County, Roanoke County and Monroe County.
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The largest city of Craig County is New Castle with a population of 155. . See all Craig County cities & populated places.
Craig County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Craig County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Castle | 155 | Town in Virginia |
Official website of Craig County
Official Website- New Castle
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Craig County decreased by 2.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,190 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,169 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,138 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,138 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,176 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,136 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,120 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,062 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,102 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,131 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,077 | -1.06% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Craig County, Oklahoma county in Virginia, United States with a population of 14,194 people.
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|---|---|---|
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| Virginia Beach | 451,231 | The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business. |
| Loudoun County | 422,784 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesterfield County | 358,245 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Henrico County | 333,766 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesapeake | 247,011 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Norfolk | 242,803 | The most populous city in Virginia. |
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| Richmond | 232,226 | The capital of Virginia. |
| Arlington | 229,164 | A county in Virginia. |
| City of Portsmouth | 215,133 | Administrative division in Virginia, United States |
| Newport News | 179,062 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Alexandria | 158,726 | A city in Virginia. |
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| East Hampton | 147,993 | Town in New York |