Clay County, West Virginia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

84.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

11.3%

Graduate Degree

4.5%

Population 25+

5,401

Clay County, West Virginia Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Clay County, West Virginia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
15.1%816
High School Graduate
54.9%2,964
Some College / Associate's
18.7%1,009
Bachelor's Degree
6.9%370
Graduate Degree
4.5%242

Clay County, West Virginia Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Clay County, West Virginia

Approximately 11.3% of adults in Clay County, West Virginia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Clay County, West Virginia has increased by 3.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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