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Jay County

State:
Indiana
County Seat:
Portland

Jay County's estimated 2025 population is 19,860 with a growth rate of -0.43% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jay County is the 73rd largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 21,179 and has seen a growth of -6.23% since that time.

19,860
Total Population
52
Population Density (mi²)
73
Population Rank (State)
-86 -0.43%
Annual Population Growth

Jay County Population

Jay County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Jay County includes 93.81% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White19,02693.81%
Two or more races8134.01%
Other race2851.41%
Asian680.34%
Black or African American620.31%
Native American270.13%

Jay County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Jay County's average per capita income is $40,348. Household income levels show a median of $54,114. The poverty rate stands at 13.19%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$81,622$91,184
Families$68,486$79,519
Households$54,114$67,984
Non Families$32,822$42,668

$40,348

Average Income

$54,114

Median Household Income

13.19%

Poverty Rate