Jay County, Indiana

Total Population: 20,281

County Seat: Portland

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Median Home Value

$110,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$54,114

Across all households

Median Age

39.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

12.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.0%
Hispanic or Latino4.5%
Two or More Races1.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.3%

Under 18 Years

25.7%

65 Years and Over

18.1%

Male

50.3%

Female

49.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.2%

No Health Insurance

9.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

12.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$54,114

Mean Household Income

$67,984

Per Capita Income

$27,105

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$110,100

Median Rent

$766/mo

Total Housing Units

8,908

Owner-Occupied

78.0%

Renter-Occupied

22.0%

Vacancy Rate

10.7%

Married Couple Households

45.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

10.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.1%

Average Household Size

2.52

Broadband Internet Access

80.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 18075.