Craig County, Oklahoma

Craig County is one of the 77 county of Oklahoma, located towards the Southern Region (West South Central) of United States. The county has a population of 14950 as per the 2000 census data. In July 2008, its estimated population was 15132, It is the 44th most populous county in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It covers total area of 762.71 sq mi (1975.41 square kilometre), of which, 761.03 square miles (1971.06 square kilometre) of it is land and 1.68 square miles (4.35 square kilometre) of it is water, makes it the 46th largest by total area in Oklahoma.

Craig County Oklahoma
Map of Craig County, Oklahoma

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 14950 people, 5620 households, and 3948 families residing in the county. The population density was 19.6 people per square mile (7.57/kmē), making it the 45th most densely populated county in Oklahoma. There were 6459 housing units at an average density of 8.5 per square mile (3.28/kmē). The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.97. In the county the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 98.9 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 101.5 females. According to July 2008 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the county is 15132, The racial makeup of the county was 67.49% White, 3.3% Black or African American, 16.76% American Indian, 0.3% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, and 12.12% from two or more races.

Craig County Oklahoma Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Craig County Oklahoma School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Craig County Oklahoma GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $30997, making its Oklahoma's 26th highest county by median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $36499, it is the 33rd wealthiest county in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the county was $16539, it is 22nd wealthiest county by per capita income in Oklahoma.

In 2000, 3336 pupils and students, of which 1660 are male and 1676 are female, 22.31% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 173 nursery or pri school, 157 kindergarten, 1785 elementary school, 835 high school and 386 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Big Cabin TownCraig County2.082.080293140.61816530972
2Bluejacket TownCraig County0.40.40274692.21175526458
3Ketchum TownCraig County0.470.470286612.71353425000
4Vinita CityCraig County4.354.35064721486.91398027511
5Welch TownCraig County0.460.4605971308.71435831389
YearPopulation
April 2000 census14950
April 2000 Estimate14945
July 2000 Estimate14929
July 2001 Estimate14768
July 2002 Estimate14743
July 2003 Estimate14784
July 2004 Estimate14819
July 2005 Estimate15001
July 2006 Estimate15012
July 2007 Estimate15149
July 2008 Estimate15132
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school9677173
Kindergarten56101157
Elementary school9238621785
High school413422835
College or graduate school172214386
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Craig County, Oklahoma$30997$36499$16539
Oklahoma, United States$33400$40709$17646
United States$41994$50046$21587