Clay County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54015 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,835 | — | #2,662 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $42,318 | -43.7% | #3,019 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.4 years | +16.7% | #696 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $109,100 | -61.3% | #2,865 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $651 | -44.0% | #2,932 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.4% | +109.8% | #3,031 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Clay County has a population of 7,835, making it the #2,662 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.4 years, which is 16.7% above the national median.
Population Trend
Rankings →Year-over-Year Population Growth
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Household Type
Economy
The median household income in Clay County is $42,318, ranking #3,019 out of 3,222 counties — 43.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 26.4% and unemployment stands at 11.7%.
Median Household Income Trend
Rankings →Poverty Rate Trend
Rankings →Housing
The median home value in Clay County is $109,100 (-61.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $651/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.0%.
Median Home Value Trend
Rankings →Health
94.2% of residents in Clay County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.
About Clay County, West Virginia
Clay County, West Virginia has a total population of 7,835, making it the 2,662nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clay County is 45.4 years, which is 16.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Clay County is $42,318, which ranks #3,019 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 43.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 26.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 11.7%.
The median home value in Clay County is $109,100, 61.3% below the national median. Renters in Clay County pay a median gross rent of $651 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Clay County, 11.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 66.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 43.9 min.
Clay County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 96.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.9%).
All data for Clay County, West Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.