Indiana Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,229 (100%) |
| Population Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 14 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $54,969 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,634 |
| Median Home Value | $117,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,904 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,239 (70.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,568 (17.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,097 (12.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 7,807 |
| Average Household Size | 2.56 |
| Family Households | 5,044 (64.6%) |
The table below compares Jay County to the other 92 counties and county equivalents in Indiana by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 73 | 22nd |
| Population Density | # 75 | 20th |
| Median Household Income | # 89 | 4th |
| Per Capita Income | # 92 | 1st |
| Diversity Index | # 61 | 35th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Indiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
