Market insights · West Virginia
Clay County, WV: growth, migration and housing
Clay County has 7,538 residents, down 5.9% since 2020 (-2.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 132 households moved in and 127 moved out (+5 net), bringing in a net $1.2M of income. Median household income is $42,318, the median home $109,100 and median rent $651 a month.
In West Virginia: 47th of 55 counties for 5-year population growth · 14th of 55 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 51st of 55 counties for median household income · 44th of 55 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Clay County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County, WV | 34 | $1.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Clay County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County, WV | 52 | $2.0M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.