Clay County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Clay County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54015
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 015
Geography
- Land Area
- 341.94 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.88 sq mi
- Total Area
- 343.82 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.459826
- Longitude
- -81.081866
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 7,836
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,129
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,816 | 99.7% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 0.2% |
| White | 7,582 | 96.8% |
| Black | 3 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 68 | 0.9% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,111 | 99.7% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 0.3% |
| White | 5,946 | 97.0% |
| Black | 22 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 144 | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 7,835
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $44,090
- Poverty Rate
- 26.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,055
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,587 | 96.8% |
| Black | 4 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,435
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,719 | 38.8% |
| Republican | 1,498 | 33.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 696 | 15.7% |
| Other | 11 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,145 | 48.4% |
| Female | 2,287 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,209 | 94.9% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 0.5% |
| Black | 2 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,027
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,926 | 45.8% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 43.5% |
| Black | 1 | 50.0% |
| Asian | 5 | 41.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 985 | 45.9% |
| Female | 1,041 | 45.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,419 (45.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 612 (11.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,961
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $108,477
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $582
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.3%
- Work From Home
- 7.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.