Craighead County Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Craighead County?
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There are 94,047 residents in Craighead County, with a median age of 36. Of this, 48.6% are males and 51.4% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.08% of the resident pool in Craighead County, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.91%. Additionally, 3% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 74,079 people in Craighead County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 74,079 people in Craighead County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 94,047 | -15.1% |
| Male Population | 45,709 | -15.6% |
| Female Population | 48,338 | -14.6% |
Male population 48.6%
Female population 51.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36 | 5.9% |
| Citizen US Born | 89,423 | -15.4% |
| Citizen not US Born | 1,798 | -7.6% |
| Not Citizen | 2,826 | -9.4% |
Citizen US Born 95.08%
Citizen not US Born 1.91%
Not Citizen 3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 466 | -39.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 11,144 | -25.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 5,504 | -17.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,040 | -11.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 74,079 | -12.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.5%
Moved from Same County 11.95%
Moved from Same State 5.9%
Moved from Different State 2.19%
Same House as Last Year 79.46%
What are the employment statistics in Craighead County?
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White-collar workers make up 73.83% of the working population in Craighead County, while blue-collar employees account for 26.17%. There are also 5,018 entrepreneurs in Craighead County (11.41% of the workforce); 28,473 workers employed in private companies (64.73%); and 6,236 people working in governmental institutions (14.18%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 32,478 | -15.8% |
| Blue Collar | 11,512 | -12.9% |
White Collar 73.83%
Blue Collar 26.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 5,018 | -1.4% |
| Private Companies | 28,473 | -17.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 6,236 | -12.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,263 | -19.0% |
Self Employees 11.41%
Private Companies 64.73%
Governmental Workers 14.18%
Not for Profit Companies 9.69%
How many households are there in Craighead County?
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There are a total of 36,318 households in Craighead County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 64.94% of these Craighead County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.06%. Additionally, 34.09% of households have children and 65.91% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 36,318 | -15.0% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 0.0% |
| Family Households | 23,584 | -16.4% |
| Non-family Households | 12,734 | -12.4% |
Family Households 64.94%
Non-family Households 35.06%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 12,381 | -17.5% |
| Households without Children | 23,937 | -13.7% |
Households with Children 34.09%
Households without Children 65.91%
What are the median and average incomes in Craighead County?
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The average annual household income in Craighead County is $58,770, while the median household income sits at $44,407 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $58,750, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $55,769. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $34,559 and $35,994, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $58,770 | -0.5% |
| Median Household Income | $44,407 | -7.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 15,991 | -13.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 74,504 | -14.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Craighead County?
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There are 40,258 housing units in Craighead County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1978. Of the 36,318 occupied housing units in Craighead County, 57.57% are owner-occupied, while 42.43% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 58.65% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $107,100. In general, housing costs reach $701 per month in Craighead County.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 58.65% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $107,100. In general, housing costs reach $701 per month in Craighead County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 40,258 | -14.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1978 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,375 | -16.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,036 | 20.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,743 | -22.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,897 | -14.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7,290 | -5.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5,925 | -11.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7,819 | -10.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5,385 | -27.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 5,755 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 33 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 36,318 | -15.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 20,908 | -14.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 15,410 | -15.6% |
Owner Occupied 57.57%
Renter Occupied 42.43%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 12,263 | -15.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 8,645 | -13.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $107,100 | 3.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $91,550 | 4.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $701 | 3.7% |
With Mortgage 58.65%
Without Mortgage 41.35%
What is the level of education in Craighead County?
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Approximately 38.84% of the population in Craighead County holds a high school degree (that's 27,852 residents), while 24.63% have attained a college certificate (17,664 locals) and 15.87% have a bachelor's degree (11,378 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,857 | -10.9% |
| Some High School | 27,852 | -13.7% |
| Some College | 17,664 | -13.2% |
| Associate Degree | 5,880 | -15.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11,378 | -14.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,084 | -16.8% |
No High School 3.98%
Some High School 38.84%
Some College 24.63%
Associate Degree 8.2%
Bachelor's Degree 15.87%
Graduate Degree 8.48%
What is the marital status of Craighead County residents?
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A total of 23,753 people in Craighead County have never been married (which represents 30.96% of the total population), while 36,540 of them are wedded (47.62%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,860 (2.42%) and 9,661 (12.59%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 23,753 | -12.1% |
| Married | 36,540 | -17.9% |
| Separated | 1,860 | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 4,916 | -11.8% |
| Divorced | 9,661 | -9.0% |
Never Married 30.96%
Married 47.62%
Separated 2.42%
Widowed 6.41%
Divorced 12.59%
What are the most common means of transportation in Craighead County?
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The top three means of transportation people in Craighead County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 39,948 residents commute by car, 573 prefer going to work by walking and 285 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 39,948 | -16.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 285 | 223.9% |
| Bicycle | 28 | -34.9% |
| TaxiCab | 55 | N/A |
| Walk | 573 | -25.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Craighead County by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
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| 72401 | 41,354 | 16,785 | $40,461.00 | $59,948.00 |
| 72404 | 29,973 | 11,396 | $61,942.00 | $92,269.00 |
| 72411 | 3,021 | 1,058 | $49,432.00 | $56,838.00 |
| 72414 | 316 | 142 | $39,375.00 | $48,827.00 |
| 72416 | 5,089 | 1,973 | $58,622.00 | $73,083.00 |
| 72417 | 5,508 | 2,018 | $70,389.00 | $76,147.00 |
| 72419 | 1,774 | 690 | $46,466.00 | $66,212.00 |
| 72421 | 498 | 143 | $29,250.00 | $47,489.00 |
| 72427 | 44 | 22 | $29,091.00 | $37,918.00 |
| 72437 | 3,178 | 1,313 | $53,764.00 | $71,351.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
