Jay County, IN Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Jay County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,096 | 6,825,814 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 52.3 | 187.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.63% | 0.45% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.4 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 7,956 | 2,676,823 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Jay County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Jay County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,580 | $70,132 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.06% | 4.81% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Jay County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $12,384 | $140,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $766 | $1,020 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.0% | 70.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 06:30 AM – 06:59 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | Jay County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 17.3 | 21.0 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Jay County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Jay County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.3% | 26.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | 2.47 | 2.54 |
Health
Jay County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Jay County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.6% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.6% | 22.4% | 19.0% |