Jay County, Indiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jay County
- State
- Indiana
- FIPS Code
- 18075
- State FIPS
- 18
- County FIPS
- 075
Geography
- Land Area
- 383.91 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.18 sq mi
- Total Area
- 384.08 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.434956
- Longitude
- -85.002331
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 20,083
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,902
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,228 | 95.7% |
| Hispanic | 862 | 4.3% |
| White | 18,759 | 93.4% |
| Black | 66 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 70 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,389 | 96.6% |
| Hispanic | 510 | 3.4% |
| White | 14,079 | 94.5% |
| Black | 76 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 95 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 95 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 34 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 20,229
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $55,754
- Poverty Rate
- 14.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,869
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 18,919 | 93.5% |
| Black | 67 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,381
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,601 | 14.1% |
| Republican | 5,215 | 45.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,050 | 35.6% |
| Other | 515 | 4.5% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,566 | 48.9% |
| Female | 5,813 | 51.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,093 | 88.7% |
| Hispanic | 209 | 1.8% |
| Black | 7 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,377
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,832 | 47.9% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 22.0% |
| Black | 1 | 14.3% |
| Asian | 13 | 32.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,697 | 48.5% |
| Female | 2,680 | 46.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,264 (39.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,784 (13.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,904
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $133,562
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $789
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 7.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.