Clay is a town located in Clay County, West Virginia. Clay has a 2025 population of 364 . Clay is currently declining at a rate of -1.89% annually and its population has decreased by -8.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 396 in 2020.
The average household income in Clay is $19,858 with a poverty rate of 75.74%. The median age in Clay is 29 years: 30.1 years for males, and 28.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 199.4 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Clay includes 98.35% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
White (98.35%)
Two or more races (1.44%)
Black or African American (0.21%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 477 | 98.35% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 1.44% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.21% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Clay's average per capita income is $0. Household income levels show a median of $0. The poverty rate stands at 75.74%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $29,231 | - |
| Households | - | $19,858 |
| Families | - | $19,565 |
| Non Families | - | $19,420 |
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