Clay County's estimated 2026 population is 7,383 with a growth rate of -2.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County is the 49th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 9,382 and has seen a growth of -21.31% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.4 years
Female: 45.6 years
Male: 44.8 years
There are 6,127 adults, (1,758 of whom are seniors) in Clay County.
Female: 3,874 (49.4%)
Male: 3,961 (50.6%)
The racial composition of Clay County includes 96.83% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,587 | 96.83% |
| Two or more races | 240 | 3.06% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.05% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.05% |
Clay County's average per capita income is $40,536. Household income levels show a median of $42,318. The poverty rate stands at 26.43%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $65,991 | - |
| Families | $58,420 | $72,545 |
| Households | $42,318 | $58,668 |
| Non Families | $21,755 | $29,084 |
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