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Craigsville

County:
Nicholas County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
6.07
State:
West Virginia

Craigsville is a CDP located in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Craigsville has a 2026 population of 1,439. Craigsville is currently declining at a rate of -3.23% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Craigsville is $39,943 with a poverty rate of 6.12%. The median age in Craigsville is 42.6 years: 40.6 years for males, and 42.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 116.0 males.

1.4K
Total Population
237
Density (mi²)
-48 -3.23%
Growth

Craigsville Population

Craigsville Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,439-48-3.23%
20251,487-49-3.19%

Median Age

Overall: 42.6 years
Female: 42.6 years
Male: 40.6 years

Craigsville Adults

There are 1,692 adults, (480 of whom are seniors) in Craigsville.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,014 (46.3%)
Male: 1,176 (53.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Craigsville includes 97.63% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,13897.63%
Two or more races291.32%
Asian231.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,13897.63%
Two or more races291.32%
Asian231.05%

Craigsville Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Craigsville 's average per capita income is $44,837. Household income levels show a median of $39,943. The poverty rate stands at 6.12%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$82,941-
Families$62,568$73,916
Households$39,943$54,222
Non Families$26,185$25,416

$44,837

Average Income

$39,943

Median Household Income

6.12%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)