Clay County, West Virginia
Clay County: county in West Virginia, United States.
About
Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,386 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,341 inhabitants. Its county seat is Clay. The county was created 168 years ago in 1858.
Quick Facts about Clay County
| Population | 8,341 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| Different from | Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County |
| Area | 890 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.4625,-81.0751 |
| Named for | Henry Clay |
| Capital | Clay |
| Establishment | March 29, 1858 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 08:48:17 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -11.13% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 69℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Clay County is located at 38°27'45"N 81°4'30"W (38.4625300, -81.0750900). It has 5 neighbors: Roane County, Braxton County, Calhoun County, Kanawha County and Nicholas County.
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Clay County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clay County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. East wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Clay County decreased by 11.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,386 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,334 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,208 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,139 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,881 | -2.82% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,875 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,829 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,693 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,639 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,508 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,341 | -1.96% | estimation process |
People born in Clay County (3)
People born in Clay County, including man killed when Mt. St. Helens erupted Harry R. Truman, former President of George Washington University Lloyd Hartman Elliott, musician French Carpenter, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (17)
- Clay County, Missouri county in North Carolina, United States. with a population of 253,463 people.
- Clay County, Florida county in Florida, United States. with a population of 221,770 people.
- Clay County, Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States. with a population of 64,690 people.
- Clay County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States. with a population of 26,246 people.
- Clay County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States. with a population of 19,631 people.
- Clay County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States. with a population of 19,352 people.
- Clay County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States. with a population of 15,976 people.
- Clay County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States. with a population of 14,375 people.
- Clay County, South Dakota county in Clay County South Dakota, United States. with a population of 14,246 people.
- Clay County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States. with a population of 13,112 people.
- Clay County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States. with a population of 13,079 people.
- Clay County, North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States. with a population of 11,505 people.
- Clay County, Texas county in Texas, United States. with a population of 10,550 people.
- Clay County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States. with a population of 8,025 people.
- Clay County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States. with a population of 7,629 people.
- Clay County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States. with a population of 6,216 people.
- Clay County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States. with a population of 2,866 people.
West Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County | 176,253 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Berkeley County | 122,125 | County in West Virginia, United States of America |
| Monongalia County | 106,819 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Cabell County | 91,589 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wood County | 82,938 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Raleigh County | 72,920 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Harrison County | 66,870 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Mercer County | 58,258 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Jefferson County | 57,486 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Putnam County | 56,428 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Marion County | 55,962 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Charleston | 45,879 | The capital of West Virginia. |
| Huntington | 44,934 | The second-most populous city in West Virginia. |
| Fayette County | 42,062 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Ohio County | 41,182 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wayne County | 39,054 | County in West Virginia, United States |