Oklahoma

Craig

14,107
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Craig

Craig, Oklahoma, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 17,404. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 14,107.

Its recorded population peaked at 21,083 in 1940, and has since declined by roughly 33 percent.

On the ground today, 12 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Cabin Creek, Beattie's Prairie, Cabin Creek First Battle, and 11 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202014,107
201015,029
200014,950
199014,104
198015,014
197014,722
196016,303
195018,263
194021,083
193018,052
192019,160
191017,404
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Craig

Military engagements that took place in Craig, Oklahoma.

Battle of Cabin Creek
1863
Beattie's Prairie
1863
Cabin Creek First Battle
1863
First Cabin Creek Indian Territory
1863
Battle of Cabin Creek (First)
1863
Battle of Cabin Creek — Second
1864
Second Battle of Cabin Creek
1864
Second Cabin Creek Indian Territory
1864
Battle of Flat Rock Creek (Cabin Creek)
1864
Skirmish at Cabin Creek (second engagement 1864)
1864
Dalton Gang — Adair Train Robbery, KS
1892
Train Robbery at Adair (Cherokee Strip)
1892

Historic places in Craig

National Register of Historic Places listings in Craig, Oklahoma.

Spraker Service Station
Vinita
First Methodist-Episcopal Church, South
Vinita
Randall Tire Company
Vinita
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Frequently asked about Craig

When does Craig first appear in the US census?
Craig, Oklahoma first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 17,404.
What is the population of Craig?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Craig had a recorded population of 14,107.
When did Craig's population peak?
Craig's recorded population peaked at 21,083 in 1940.
Were any battles fought in Craig?
12 documented military engagements took place in Craig, including Battle of Cabin Creek, Beattie's Prairie, Cabin Creek First Battle.
How many historic places are in Craig?
11 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Craig, Oklahoma.
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