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Craig, AK


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Craig, Alaska

Craig, Alaska is 646 miles NW of Bellingham, Washington (center to center) and 714 miles NW of Seattle, Washington. About 1,397 people people live in Craig.

The People and Families of Craig

In Craig, about 55% of adults are married. The people of Craig spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

The city is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Craig had a median family income of $52,500.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Craig.

Craig Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Craig, about 69% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In Craig, 76% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Craig strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Craig Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Craig Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Craig Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Craig, AK

Comparing Craig to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population108
Well-Paid Single Men107
Children Under 5 Years Old95
Well-Paid Single Women76
Racial Diversity66
Age of the Population27
Senior Citizens13
Female Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size83
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income96
People in Middle Class or Better88
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Short Commute Times81
Working at Home75
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built105
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals84
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Affordability of Rents25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime58
Low Violent Crime11
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