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Jay town

County:
Essex County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
67.661
State:
New York

Jay town is located in Essex County, New York. Jay town has a 2026 population of 2,511. Jay town is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 1.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,485 in 2020.

The median household income in Jay town is $72,380 with a poverty rate of 6.74%. The median age in Jay town is 48.8 years: 48.4 years for males, and 53.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 123.8 males.

2.5K
Total Population
37
Density (mi²)
9 0.36%
Growth

Jay town Population

Jay town Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,51190.36%
20252,50290.36%
20242,49390.36%
20232,484110.44%
20222,473-16-0.64%
20212,48940.16%
20202,48500%
20192,401-19-0.79%
20182,420-1-0.04%
20172,421-8-0.33%
20162,429-16-0.65%
20152,445-6-0.24%
20142,451-14-0.57%
20132,465-13-0.52%
20122,478-25-1%
20112,503-3-0.12%
20102,504-2-0.08%

Median Age

Overall: 48.8 years
Female: 53.1 years
Male: 48.4 years

Jay town Adults

There are 1,978 adults, (596 of whom are seniors) in Jay town.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,052 (44.7%)
Male: 1,302 (55.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Jay town includes 96.9% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,28196.9%
Two or more races451.91%
Other race220.93%
Native American30.13%
Asian30.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White100.42%
Two or more races50.21%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,27196.47%
Two or more races401.7%
Other race220.93%
Native American30.13%
Asian30.13%

Jay town Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Jay town 's average per capita income is $43,651. Household income levels show a median of $72,380. The poverty rate stands at 6.74%.

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$99,728-
Families$95,089$129,350
Households$72,380$107,545
Non Families$52,794$61,946

$43,651

Average Income

$72,380

Median Household Income

6.74%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)