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Craig, Iowa
Location of Craig, Iowa
Location of Craig, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Plymouth
Area
 • Total 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
 • Land 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,398 ft (426 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 79
 • Density 897.73/sq mi (348.15/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
51031
Area code(s) 712
FIPS code 19-16950
GNIS feature ID 0455692

Craig is a city in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 79 at the 2020 census.

The town of Craig was incorporated in Plymouth County on April 26, 1911.

Geography

Craig is located at 42°53′47″N 96°18′37″W / 42.89639°N 96.31028°W / 42.89639; -96.31028 (42.896324, -96.310256).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1920 156 —    
1930 155 −0.6%
1940 165 +6.5%
1950 142 −13.9%
1960 117 −17.6%
1970 98 −16.2%
1980 105 +7.1%
1990 116 +10.5%
2000 102 −12.1%
2010 89 −12.7%
2020 79 −11.2%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census
CraigIowaPopPlot
The population of Craig, Iowa from US census data

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 89 people, 37 households, and 26 families living in the city. The population density was 988.9 inhabitants per square mile (381.8/km2). There were 45 housing units at an average density of 500.0 per square mile (193.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 37 households, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.7% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 41.2 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.8% male and 47.2% female.

Education

The Le Mars Community School District operates local area public schools.

See also

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