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Craig, AK

Founded 1907Prince of Wales–Hyder Census AreaElev. 7 m
Population
1,063
Median home
$244,400
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Craig

Craig is a city in Alaska with about 1,063 residents. Craig was founded in 1907 and sits in Prince of Wales–Hyder Census Area. The median age is 42.5 and the median household income is $67,788. Homes carry a median value of $244,400, and about 68% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (61.4%). Around 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 10 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
1,063
Median age
42.5
Median household income
$67,788
Per-capita income
$42,602
Poverty rate
9.4%
High-school grad or higher
91.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
Unemployment
6.2%
Avg. commute
10.1 min
Work from home
1.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White61.4%
Hispanic or Latino5.4%
Black0.2%
Asian2.4%
Workforce by occupation
Sales & office29.5%
Management, business, science & arts28%
Production, transportation & material moving17.1%
Service16.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$244,400
Median gross rent
$1,142/mo
Owner-occupied
67.6%
Median year built
1983
Households
485
Avg. household size
2.11

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Craig has 4 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading53%
Math27%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Craig High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Craig Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Craig ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
PACE CorrespondenceOther

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime100% below national
Craig0
Alaska740
United States386
↓ 100% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime90% below national
Craig197
Alaska1,919
United States1,952
↓ 87% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Craig Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Craig.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Prince of Wales-Hyder County
LandslideRelatively Moderate
VolcanoRelatively Low
Winter weatherRelatively Low
AvalancheVery Low
Cold waveVery Low
EarthquakeVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Craig is in Prince of Wales-Hyder County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Craig was founded in 1907 and sits in Prince of Wales–Hyder Census Area. Elevation ~7 m.

Map of Craig
Craig, AK
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Nearby cities
Klawock (5 mi)Ketchikan (57 mi)Wrangell city and (64 mi)Sitka city and (146 mi)Hoonah (202 mi)Juneau city and (203 mi)

Common questions

Craig — frequently asked

What is the population of Craig, Alaska?
Craig has a population of about 1,063, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Craig?
The median home value in Craig is $244,400, and the median gross rent is $1,142/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Craig safe? What is the crime rate?
Craig Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Craig face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Prince of Wales-Hyder County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including landslide, volcano, winter weather.
How many schools are in Craig?
Craig has 4 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Craig?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Craig. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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