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Jay

Oklahoma · 2,448 residents · 3.332 sq mi
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Jay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,410. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $59,800. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% 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
2,448
−1%since 2000
from 2,482 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
735 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 745 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
+6%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Jay
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,410
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,837
+11%since 2000
from $10,700 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$496
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.6%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
42.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−10%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(1,323)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(88)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.6%(412)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(1,096)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(155)
Asian1.1%(26)
Other53.1%(1,299)
Diversity Score70.3%(1,721)
Diversity Score
70
+323%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
27.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% 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
6.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.2%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jay, Oklahoma?

Jay, Oklahoma has about 2,448 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jay, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Jay, Oklahoma earns about $29,410 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jay, Oklahoma expensive?

In Jay, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $59,800, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Jay, Oklahoma?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Jay, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jay, Oklahoma?

About 30.6% of people in Jay, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jay, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Jay, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 372 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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