2023 ACS Census Data · Population 7,946
Clay County is a small rural county in West Virginia with a population of 7,946. The median household income is $42,790, 34% below the national average. The poverty rate is 24.9%, median home value is $107,100, and 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 51% below the national average.
Population
7,946
2023 estimate
Rank #2658 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$42,790
Household
Rank #2983 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$107,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #2805 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
11.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #3088 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
0.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
22% below West Virginia avg·34% below national avg
Poverty Rate
42% below West Virginia avg·66% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
17% below West Virginia avg·29% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$23,748
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
24.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
41.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
24% below West Virginia avg·49% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
23% below West Virginia avg·37% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% above West Virginia avg·8% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
0% above West Virginia avg·23% above national avg
Housing Units
3,945
Households
2,960
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.7
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,007
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
83.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
39 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
37% below West Virginia avg·51% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% below West Virginia avg·5% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
17.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.7%
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