Craig County, Virginia

Craig County
Craig County Courthouse in New Castle
Craig County Courthouse in New Castle
Official seal of Craig County
Official logo of Craig County
Map of Virginia highlighting Craig County
Location within the U.S. state of Virginia
Map of the United States highlighting Virginia
Virginia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°29′N 80°13′W / 37.49°N 80.22°W / 37.49; -80.22
Country United States
State Virginia
Founded1851
Named forRobert Craig
SeatNew Castle
Largest townNew Castle
Area
 • Total331 sq mi (860 km2)
 • Land330 sq mi (900 km2)
 • Water1.1 sq mi (3 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,892
 • Density15/sq mi (5.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district9th
Websitewww.craigcountyva.gov

Craig County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,892.[1] Its county seat is New Castle.[2]

Craig County is part of the Roanoke, VA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

  1. ^ "Craig County, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.