Jay County, Indiana
Jay County is home to 20,229 people. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Indiana rate (12.3%). The median household income is $54,969.
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| Measure | Value | Indiana | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,229 | 6,851,073 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $54,969 | $71,957 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 14.4% | 12.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 20.7% | 16.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 10.8% | 7.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.3% | 29.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $117,500 | $218,200 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $770 | $1,062 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 51.8% | 48.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.1% | 6.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.5 years | 38.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Adams County
- Blackford County
- Delaware County
- Randolph County
- Wells County
- Darke County, Ohio
- Mercer County, Ohio
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.