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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Clay County

West Virginia · 10,330 residents · 341.939 sq mi
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Clay County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,120. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,300. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,330
+3%since 1990
from 9,983 in 1990
1990 – 2025
30 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 29 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
+12%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Clay County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,120
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,855 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,021
+79%since 1990
from $6,722 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.5%
−11.7 ptssince 1990
from 39.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$278
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $246 in 1990
US average: $602
79.2%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
20.8% rent
2.1
−13%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(9,970)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(126)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(10,108)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(42)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score1.2%(129)
1
−1%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.7%
+14.4 ptssince 1990
from 49.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.7 min
+14%since 1990
from 30.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay County, West Virginia?

Clay County, West Virginia has about 10,330 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clay County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Clay County, West Virginia earns about $22,120 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clay County, West Virginia expensive?

In Clay County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $47,300, and the typical rent is about $278 a month.

How educated are people in Clay County, West Virginia?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Clay County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clay County, West Virginia?

About 27.5% of people in Clay County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clay County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Clay County, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 347 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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