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Craig, AK

City in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska.

Population

1,131

Land area

6.7sq mi

People per sq mi

169

ZIP codes

0

Craig and its ZIP codes

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Craig at a glance

  • Craig is about 131 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $67,778 a year, 27% less than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $289,500 (18% below Alaska) and median rent is $1,137 a month.

Local data for Craig, AK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Craig, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$67,778

Poverty rate

7.9%

Median home value

$289,500

Median rent

$1,137/mo

Homeownership

69.9%

Bachelor's or higher

23.7%

Median age

45.5

Average commute

12.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (218), Irish Americans (172), Polish Americans (40).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. PPP loans are for Craig.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.8%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,379

2,131 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,996

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$101M

FY 2026, $17,590 per person

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Craig, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone52.1%
  • Carpooled10.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked29.3%
  • Bicycle1.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.8%
  • Worked from home2.6%

Average one-way commute: 12.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Craig, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

69

Countywide, mostly high wind

July high / Jan low

60° / 33°F

99.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Craig, AK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.5%

U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts

Diabetes

11.2%

U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts

Smoking

20.1%

U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.3%

U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts

Cities near Craig

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
KlawockCity4.8 mi0.7
HollisCensus-designated place16 mi65.1
HydaburgCity23 mi0.3
Thorne BayCity27 mi26.7
Naukati BayCensus-designated place27 mi4.8
KasaanCity28 mi6.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Craig, AK in?
Craig is in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Craig, AK?
About 1,131 people live in Craig, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Craig?
Nearby places include Klawock (4.8 mi), Hollis (16 mi), Hydaburg (23 mi), Thorne Bay (27 mi), Naukati Bay (27 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023