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Craig, CO
City in Moffat County, Colorado.
Population
8,991
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,772
ZIP codes
0
Craig and its ZIP codes
Craig at a glance
- Craig is about 31 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- It is the 75th most populous of 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- Households here earn a median of $72,636 a year, 24% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $278,500 (48% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,045 a month.
Local data for Craig, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Craig, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,636
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$278,500
Median rent
$1,045/mo
Homeownership
61.2%
Bachelor's or higher
18.2%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
17.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,690), Irish Americans (1,374), Mexican Americans (1,113).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Moffat County. PPP loans are for Craig.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,524
4,558 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,160
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$105M
FY 2026, $7,908 per person
How people get to work
Craig, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked5.1%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 17.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Craig, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
3,037
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
20
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 3°F
14.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Craig, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.2%
U.S. 33.3% -5.1 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities near Craig
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HaydenTown | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| MaybellCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Craig, CO in?
- Craig is in Moffat County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Craig, CO?
- About 8,991 people live in Craig, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Craig?
- Nearby places include Hayden (17 mi), Maybell (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023