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Clay County

State:
West Virginia
County Seat:

Clay County's estimated 2025 population is 7,669 with a growth rate of -0.74% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County is the 47th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 9,382 and has seen a growth of -18.26% since that time.

7,669
Total Population
22
Population Density (mi²)
47
Population Rank (State)
-57 -0.74%
Annual Population Growth

Clay County Population

Clay County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Clay County includes 97.08% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White7,71497.08%
Two or more races2252.83%
Native American50.06%
Black or African American20.03%

Clay County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Clay County's average per capita income is $38,206. Household income levels show a median of $42,790. The poverty rate stands at 24.9%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$67,273-
Families$57,145$71,248
Households$42,790$57,968
Non Families$22,398$28,633

$38,206

Average Income

$42,790

Median Household Income

24.9%

Poverty Rate