Clay County, West Virginia

Total Population: 7,946

County Seat: Clay

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Median Home Value

$107,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$42,790

Across all households

Median Age

45.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

11.8%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)97.0%
Two or More Races2.7%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%

Under 18 Years

22.0%

65 Years and Over

21.7%

Male

50.5%

Female

49.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

100.0%

No Health Insurance

5.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

11.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$42,790

Mean Household Income

$57,968

Per Capita Income

$23,748

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

56.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

29.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$107,100

Median Rent

$589/mo

Total Housing Units

3,945

Owner-Occupied

79.0%

Renter-Occupied

21.0%

Vacancy Rate

25.0%

Married Couple Households

51.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

15.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.5%

Average Household Size

2.66

Broadband Internet Access

83.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54015.