Clay, West Virginia
Clay: Human settlement in Clay County, West Virginia, United States of America
About
Clay is a city located in the county of Clay in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 491 and a population density of 308 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 430 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Clay
| Population : | 430 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Clay County |
| Postal code : | 25043 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 1.59 km2 |
| Altitude : | 709 feet / 216 meters |
| Capital city : | Clay is capital of Clay County |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:18:26 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 270 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -14.19% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Clay is located at 38°27'37"N 81°5'6"W (38.4603800, -81.0851100).
Clay map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Clay decreased by 14.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 491 | - | census |
| 2011 | 489 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 480 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 478 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 463 | -3.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 462 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 459 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 452 | -1.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 449 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 441 | -1.81% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 430 | -2.56% | estimation process |
Other Places in Clay
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Schools in Clay
College & universities near Clay, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 481906 | Ross Medical Education Center-Charleston | Charleston (WV) | 25304-2816 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Clay, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Clay , New York town of the United States with a population of 54,375 people.
- Clay , Alabama city in Alabama, United States with a population of 10,042 people.
- Clay , Pennsylvania census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania with a population of 6,939 people.
- Clay , Kentucky human settlement in Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America with a population of 1,091 people.
- Clay , Ohio unincorporated community in Ohio, United States with a population of 795 people.
- Clay , Missouri unincorporated community in Missouri with a population of 232 people.
Other cities in Clay County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clay County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Fork | 145 | Human settlement in Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States of America |
