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Jay

Florida · 533 residents · 1.66 sq mi
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Jay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,083. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,400. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
533
−8%since 2000
from 579 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
321 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 349 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
−7%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3564765967168361990201020202024Jay
2024796
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,083
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,320
+10%since 2000
from $13,949 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.4%
−36.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
41.2% rent
Vacancy rate
23.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+25%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(554)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(11)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(504)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(11)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other4.3%(23)
Diversity Score18.6%(99)
Diversity Score
19
+209%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.3%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jay, Florida?

Jay, Florida has about 533 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jay, Florida?

The typical household in Jay, Florida earns about $27,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jay, Florida expensive?

In Jay, Florida, the median home is worth about $72,400, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Jay, Florida?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Jay, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jay, Florida?

About 29.6% of people in Jay, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jay, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Jay, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 134 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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