Virginia

Craig

4,892
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Craig

Craig, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 3,553. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 4,892.

Its recorded population peaked at 5,190 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 6 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Hanging Rock — Skirmish (July 9 1864), Engagement at Hanging Rock Pass, and 7 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20204,892
20105,190
20005,091
19904,372
19803,948
19703,524
19603,356
19503,452
19403,769
19303,562
19204,100
19104,711
19004,293
18903,835
18803,794
18702,942
18603,553
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, Virginia.

Hanging Rock — Skirmish (July 9 1864)
1864
Engagement at Hanging Rock Pass
1864

Historic places in Craig

National Register of Historic Places listings in Craig, Virginia.

New Castle Historic District
New Castle
Craig Healing Springs
Craig Springs
New Castle Historic District (Boundary Increase)
New Castle
Huffman House
Newport
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Frequently asked about Craig

When does Craig first appear in the US census?
Craig, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 3,553.
What is the population of Craig?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Craig had a recorded population of 4,892.
When did Craig's population peak?
Craig's recorded population peaked at 5,190 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Craig?
2 documented military engagements took place in Craig, including Hanging Rock — Skirmish (July 9 1864), Engagement at Hanging Rock Pass.
How many historic places are in Craig?
7 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Craig, Virginia.
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