Clay County, WV — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$42,790
Per Capita Income
$23,748
Poverty Rate
24.9%
SNAP Recipients
29.2%
Gini Index
0.460
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K32.1%
$25K–$50K21.4%
$50K–$75K19.8%
$75K–$100K10.4%
$100K–$150K10.5%
$150K–$200K3.7%
$200K+2.1%
The median household income in Clay County, WV is $42,790 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $23,748. 24.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 29.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.460 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).