Clay County's estimated 2026 population is 7,587 with a growth rate of -0.67% 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 -19.13% 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 and multiracial populations.
White (97.08%)
Two or more races (2.83%)
Native American (0.06%)
Black or African American (0.03%)
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% |
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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