Craig County, Virginia
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 5,091 people, 2,060 households, and 1,507 families residing in the county. The population density
was 15 people per square mile (6/km²). There were 2,554 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.94% White
, 0.20% Black
or African American
, 0.22% Native American
, 0.16% Asian
, 0.14% from other races
, and 0.35% from two or more races. 0.33% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 2,060 households out of which 30.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.90% were married couples
living together, 7.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.80% were non-families. 23.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.60% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 29.70% from 25 to 44, 26.70% from 45 to 64, and 13.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 103.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,314, and the median income for a family was $41,750. Males had a median income of $26,713 versus $21,337 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $17,322. About 6.60% of families and 10.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.90% of those under age 18 and 10.50% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 5,091 people, 2,060 households, and 1,507 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 15 people per square mile (6/km²). There were 2,554 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.94% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.20% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.22% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.16% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.14% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.35% from two or more races. 0.33% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 2,060 households out of which 30.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.90% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.80% were non-families. 23.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.60% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 29.70% from 25 to 44, 26.70% from 45 to 64, and 13.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 103.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,314, and the median income for a family was $41,750. Males had a median income of $26,713 versus $21,337 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,322. About 6.60% of families and 10.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.90% of those under age 18 and 10.50% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
| Year | GOP Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S... |
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Others |
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| 2008 | 64.7% 1,695 | 33.5% 877 | 1.9% 49 |
| 2004 | 65.1% 1,706 | 34.4% 901 | 0.5% 14 |
| 2000 | 63.4% 1,580 | 34.1% 851 | 2.7% 62 |
| 1996 | 45.3% 979 | 41.5% 895 | 13.2% 285 |
| 1992 | 43.9% 1,008 | 42.0% 965 | 14.1% 324 |
| 1988 | 55.5% 1,112 | 43.1% 864 | 1.4% 29 |
| 1984 | 57.7% 1,173 | 41.6% 845 | 0.7% 15 |
| 1980 | 43.2% 768 | 53.2% 946 | 3.6% 65 |
| 1976 | 32.8% 546 | 66.2% 1,103 | 1.1% 18 |
| 1972 | 63.4% 774 | 34.8% 425 | 1.7% 21 |
| 1968 | 46.2% 581 | 33.3% 419 | 20.3% 256 |
| 1964 | 38.3% 477 | 61.7% 767 | 0.0% 0 |
| 1960 | 44.8% 433 | 55.2% 534 | 0.0% 0 |
Communities
- AbbottAbbott, VirginiaAbbott is an unincorporated community in southern Craig County, Virginia, United States. It lies along State Route 311 south of the town of New Castle, the county seat of Craig County....
(unincorporated community) - New CastleNew Castle, VirginiaNew Castle is the only town in Craig County, Virginia, United States. The population was 153 at the 2010 census...
(town) - Paint BankPaint Bank, VirginiaPaint Bank is an unincorporated community in northern Craig County, Virginia, United States. It is located at the intersection of State Route 18 and State Route 311 northwest of the town of New Castle, the county seat....
(town) - Simmonsville
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Craig County, Virginia