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Clay (WV) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Clay, West Virginia

StateWest Virginia
Land Area (mi²)0.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)674.1/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-2.59% (-10)
Growth Since 2020-47.63% (-342)
Rank in State250th
Rank in Country20843th

The population of Clay, WV in 2022 is estimated to be 376. This is a decrease of -2.59% (-10 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Clay by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Clay by Age

Clay Population Pyramid 2022
Clay Median Age
28.1
Total
28.2
Male
28.1
Female
Clay Sex Ratio
49.3%
354
Male
50.7%
364
Female
Clay Age Dependency Ratio
17.3
Old Age Dependency Ratio
83.2
Child Dependency Ratio
Clay Adults
420
Adults
(62 of whom are seniors) in Clay.

Population of Clay by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Clay

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 63.6%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 56.53%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 70.14%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Clay

While the overall poverty rate of Clay is 63.6%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (70.14%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (56.53%).

Poverty Rate of Clay by Employment Status and Sex

34.09%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
30.77%
Male Employed
45.45%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Clay by Education

73.33%
Less Than 9th Grade
57.42%
High School
39.47%
Some College
19.05%
Bachelors or Greater