Craig County, Oklahoma
Craig County: county in Virginia, United States
About
Craig County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,029 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,194 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 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Oklahoma counties
77
Open related pagesLargest city
VinitaPopulation 5,306
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Craig County
| Population | 14,194 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Oklahoma (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 | 36.7618,-95.2085 |
| Named for | Robert Craig |
| Altitude | 758 feet / 231 meters |
| Capital | New Castle |
| Establishment | January 01, 1851 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:57:46 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 17 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.88% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Craig County is located at 36°45'42"N 95°12'31"W (36.7617600, -95.2085000). 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 Vinita with a population of 5,306. Other cities include, Welch population 584, Ketchum population 417, Bluejacket population 325 and Big Cabin population 251. See all Craig County cities & populated places.
Craig County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Craig County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vinita | 5,306 | City in Oklahoma |
| Welch | 584 | Human settlement in Craig County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Ketchum | 417 | Human settlement in Craig County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Bluejacket | 325 | Human settlement in Craig County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Big Cabin | 251 | Human settlement in Craig County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Craig County
Official Website- New Castle
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Craig County decreased by 5.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,029 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,985 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,763 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,701 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,639 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,709 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,465 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,332 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,300 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,142 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,194 | 0.37% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Craig County, Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 5,077 people.
Oklahoma Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma County | 804,041 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Tulsa County | 657,589 | County in Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Oklahoma City | 655,057 | The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. |
| Tulsa | 403,166 | The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area. |
| Cleveland County | 287,066 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Canadian County | 153,192 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Norman | 125,762 | The second most populous city in Oklahoma. |
| Comanche County | 121,099 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Broken Arrow | 111,648 | The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. |
| Edmond | 95,346 | The fourth most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. |
| Lawton | 93,164 | The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma. |
| Rogers County | 93,155 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
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| Payne County | 81,755 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Pottawatomie County | 72,998 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
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