Clay County, West Virginia is a small county of 8,176 people. It has a population density of 24 people per square mile compared to the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Clay County features many local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, organizations and local sporting events. Businesses in Clay County range from restaurants and retail stores to craft shops and more. Year-round outdoor activities include rock climbing, hiking, biking, kayaking, hunting and fishing. Organizations in the county include churches, libraries and museums. Local sports teams like the Clay County High School football team provide great entertainment for the community throughout the year. Clay County also features annual festivals such as the WV Strawberry Festival which has been celebrated since 1933. With its beautiful scenery and diverse culture, Clay County is an excellent place to live or visit!
The population in Clay County is 8,176. There are 24 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Clay County is 44.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Clay County is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Clay County
- 49.9% are married
- 12.8% are divorced
- 33.1% are married with children
- 8.1% have children, but are single
Race in Clay County
- 97.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 0.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander