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 173 years ago in 1850.

Craig County locator map
Location of Craig County on Virginia map.

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%
Named for : Robert Craig
Capital : New Castle
Establishment : January 01, 1851
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 23:08:57 (21st December 2024)
Density : 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -2.23% (2010-2020)
Craig County Courthouse New Castle image
Craig County Courthouse New Castle
Craig County Courthouse New Castle image
Craig County Courthouse New Castle image

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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Craig County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Craig County.

City Name Population Title
New Castle 155 Town in Virginia

Craig County has 6 neighbours.

  • 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

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