Clay, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Clay County County
1.6
/5.0
D
Poor
485
Population
866/sq mi density
$58,800
Home Value
$112,334 Zillow
$668
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
485
Census 2023
Population Density
866
per square mile
Land Area
0.6
square miles (1.5 km²)
Median Age
29.0 yrs
25% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
66.6%
Male
33.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 98.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
98.4%
Black
0.2%
Hispanic
0.8%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0.4% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
99.6%
Spanish
0.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.2%
Veterans
7.2%
20% above US avg (6%)
Disability
18.1%
39% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
99.0%
8% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.0%
88% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.475
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 485 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 866 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 29.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 66.6% |
| Female | 33.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 98.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 99.6% |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.2% |
| Veterans | 7.2% |
| Disability | 18.1% |
| Health Insurance | 99.0% |
| Uninsured | 1.0% |
| Broadband Access | 79.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.475 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |