Craig County, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 48th-largest in Oklahoma

The population of Craig County, Oklahoma is 14,215 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 48th-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $50,182, the median home value is $132,900, and the median age is 40.8.

The population of Craig County has declined 3.7% since 2010 (15,057 → 14,506), a -0.27% annualized rate.

Craig County within Oklahoma · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

14,215

Population

-0.27%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$50,182

Median Income

$132,900

Median Home Value

Craig County covers 761 sq mi of land at 18.7 people per square mile.

About Craig County, OK

Craig County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 14,215. It ranks #48 among counties in Oklahoma by population. The median age is 40.8, older than the national median. The population is 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

The median household income in Craig County is $50,182, below the US median of $74,580. 14.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $132,900, with monthly rent averaging $826. The homeownership rate of 73.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Craig County reflects 14.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.9 minutes each way.

Craig County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Craig County had a population of 15,057 in 2010 and 14,506 in 2024, a -3.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,057 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.26%.

14,506

Population (2024)

15,057

Population (2010)

15,057

Peak (2010)

-0.26%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	15,057	-	-	estimate
2011	14,983	-74	-0.49%	estimate
2012	14,762	-221	-1.48%	estimate
2013	14,696	-66	-0.45%	estimate
2014	14,634	-62	-0.42%	estimate
2015	14,706	+72	+0.49%	estimate
2016	14,467	-239	-1.63%	estimate
2017	14,328	-139	-0.96%	estimate
2018	14,273	-55	-0.38%	estimate
2019	14,110	-163	-1.14%	estimate
2020	14,143	+33	+0.23%	estimate
2021	14,203	+60	+0.42%	estimate
2022	14,180	-23	-0.16%	estimate
2023	14,476	+296	+2.09%	estimate
2024	14,506	+30	+0.21%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	62.5%
Black or African American	3.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	29.3%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Age & Sex

40.8

Median Age

48.5%

Female

51.5%

Male

19.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.1%

5–9

5.9%

10–14

7.2%

15–19

6.3%

20–24

5.7%

25–34

12.5%

35–44

11.5%

45–54

12.7%

55–59

6.0%

60–64

8.1%

65–74

10.4%

75–84

6.6%

85+

2.0%

Children (under 15): 18.2% · Seniors (65+): 19.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$50,182$-13,421 vs state
Mean household income	$67,232
Per-capita income	$26,443
Poverty rate	14.4%+3.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.4%
Employment-to-population	48.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

26.0%

Manufacturing

8.4%

Education & health care

7.8%

Retail trade

7.8%

Public administration

7.0%

Agriculture

6.8%

Construction

6.6%

Finance & real estate

6.3%

The largest employment sector in Craig County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

1.7%

Carpool

75.6%

Public transit

10.8%

Work from home

23.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$132,900$-53,000 vs state

Median home value

$826

Median rent

73.2%

Homeownership rate

6,382

Total housing units

82.2%

Occupied

17.8%

Vacant

26.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

84.4%

With health insurance

91.0%

With broadband internet

32.6%

Foreign-born

5.8%

Veterans (18+)

22.5%

With a disability

96.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

86.2%

High School+

14.9%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City (688,693)Tulsa (412,322)Norman (128,714)Broken Arrow (115,919)Edmond (95,618)Lawton (90,662)Moore (63,045)Midwest City (58,170)Enid (50,821)Stillwater (48,818)All Oklahoma cities →

Other counties in Oklahoma

Oklahoma County (800,487)Tulsa County (673,708)Cleveland County (297,545)Canadian County (162,621)Comanche County (121,699)Rogers County (97,235)Wagoner County (84,339)Payne County (82,290)Pottawatomie County (73,011)Creek County (72,353)All Oklahoma counties →

Part of Oklahoma

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Metro areas in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City (1,445,122)Tulsa (1,026,209)Fort Smith (228,916)Lawton (127,174)Enid (62,322)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Craig County, Oklahoma has a population of 14,215 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 48th-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 19 people per square mile.

The population of Craig County has declined 3.7% since 2010 (15,057 → 14,506), a -0.27% annualized rate.

The median household income in Craig County, Oklahoma is $50,182, with mean (average) household income of $67,232 and per-capita income of $26,443. 14.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Craig County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (62.5%), Hispanic or Latino (29.3%), Black or African American (3.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Craig County, Oklahoma is 40.8 years. Residents are 48.5% female and 51.5% male.

The median home value in Craig County is $132,900 and median monthly rent is $826. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,382 total housing units, 17.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Craig County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

Oklahoma City is among the largest cities associated with Craig County, Oklahoma, with a population of 688,693.