Jay County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18075 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,229 | — | #1,863 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,969 | -26.9% | #2,475 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.5 years | +1.5% | #2,255 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $117,500 | -58.3% | #2,722 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $770 | -33.8% | #2,338 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% | +14.1% | #1,833 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jay County has a population of 20,229, making it the #1,863 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jay County is $54,969, ranking #2,475 out of 3,222 counties — 26.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.4% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Jay County is $117,500 (-58.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $770/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.9%.
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89.2% of residents in Jay County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% below the national rate.
About Jay County, Indiana
Jay County, Indiana has a total population of 20,229, making it the 1,863rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jay County is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jay County is $54,969, which ranks #2,475 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Jay County is $117,500, 58.3% below the national median. Renters in Jay County pay a median gross rent of $770 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jay County, 13.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 60.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.5 min.
Jay County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.6%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
All data for Jay County, Indiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.