Jay County's estimated 2026 population is 20,354 with a growth rate of 0.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jay County is the 72nd largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 21,179 and has seen a growth of -3.9% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (93.81%)
Two or more races (4.01%)
Other race (1.41%)
Asian (0.34%)
Black or African American (0.31%)
Native American (0.13%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,026 | 93.81% |
| Two or more races | 813 | 4.01% |
| Other race | 285 | 1.41% |
| Asian | 68 | 0.34% |
| Black or African American | 62 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.13% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
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 |
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