Jay County, Indiana
Total Population: 20,281
County Seat: Portland
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
86.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
12.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
2.8%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.