About Clay County

Clay is a county in the Charleston Metropolitan area. It has a population of 8,049 and a population density of 25, which is 73% below the national average. It has a median age of 45, which is 2 years above the Charleston Metro median age and 6 years above the national average.


Clay County has a median home value of $100,324, which is 25% below the Metro average.The average rent of $850 is 8% above the metro average rent and 59% below the national average rent The average household income in Clay County is $41,530 , which is 25% below the Metro average household income and 47% below the national average of household income.

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$100,324Median Home Value
$134,070 Charleston Metro Area
$850Median Rent
$783 Charleston Metro Area
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Clay County's population is made up of 53% married, 27% single, 12% divorced and 7% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 44%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 24%. Homeowners make up 82% of the population in Clay County.

8,049Population
203,259 Charleston Metro Area
25Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
45 Median Age
43 Charleston Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Clay County is $23,264. The Median Household Income is $41,530

$23,264Income Per Capita
$33,503 Charleston Metro Area
$41,530Median Household Income
$55,415 Charleston Metro Area
25% Poverty Rate
17% Charleston Metro Area
11% Unemployment Rate
5% Charleston Metro Area
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Amenities in Clay County
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$100,324Median Home Value
$134,070 Charleston Metro Area
$850Median Rent
$783 Charleston Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Charleston Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
18%
Home Owners
82%
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315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Clay crime index is 150 which is higher than the national average.

150
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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