Clay County, West Virginia Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

7,835

Diversity Score

6.2

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
96.8%%

Clay County, West Virginia Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Clay County, West Virginia Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)7,58396.8%
Two or More Races2262.9%
Hispanic or Latino180.2%
Black / African American40.1%
Native American40.1%
Asian00.0%
Pacific Islander00.0%
Other Race00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Clay County, West Virginia

The largest racial or ethnic group in Clay County, West Virginia is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 96.8% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Clay County, West Virginia has increased slightly. The area currently has a diversity score of 6.2/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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