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Craig, CO


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Craig, Colorado

Craig, Colorado, in Moffat county, is 125 miles W of Boulder, Colorado (center to center) and 145 miles W of Denver, Colorado. About 9,189 people people live in Craig.

The People and Families of Craig

In Craig, about 58% of adults are married.

Craig 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 $45,504.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,325) in Craig than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Craig Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Craig, about 66% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Craig, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Craig Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Craig, CO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population108
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Men76
Racial Diversity44
Well-Paid Single Women46
Age of the Population35
Senior Citizens35
Female Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty67
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income56
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work86
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Rents88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
People Living Alone55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime56
Low Violent Crime56

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