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.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Clay County includes 97.08% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,714 | 97.08% |
| Two or more races | 225 | 2.83% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.06% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.03% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $67,273 | - |
| Families | $57,145 | $71,248 |
| Households | $42,790 | $57,968 |
| Non Families | $22,398 | $28,633 |
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Median Household Income
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