Jay is a town located in Santa Rosa County Florida. Jay has a 2024 population of 586. Jay is currently growing at a rate of 2.45% annually and its population has increased by 10.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 530 in 2020.
The average household income in Jay is $59,511 with a poverty rate of 30.3%. The median age in Jay is 36.9 years: 29.8 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 706 | 91.33% |
| Two or more races | 39 | 5.05% |
| Asian | 26 | 3.36% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.26% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 271 | 2.85 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Married | 96 | 3.45 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Female | 81 | 3.3 | 42 | 58 |
| Non Family | 78 | 1.69 | 30.8 | 69.2 |
| Male | 16 | 2.69 | 18.8 | 81.3 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
43.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 130 | 26.42% |
| Associates Degree | 27 | 5.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 37 | 7.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 1.63% |
| High School Graduate | 167 | 33.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 2.03% |
| Some College | 113 | 22.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 457 | 334 | 36 |
| Asian | 19 | 5 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 13 | 4 |
| Native American | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 92.86%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 28.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,319 | $32,632 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,214 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,143 | $34,079 | $20,313 |
| Some College | $32,000 | $85,625 | $17,250 |
$27,143
Average Earnings
$34,079
Average Male
$20,313
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.77% of Jay residents speak only English, while 2.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 702 | 222 | 31.62% |
| Asian | 26 | 5 | 19.23% |
| Multiple | 39 | 4 | 10.26% |
| Native | 2 | 2 | 100% |
30.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
36.3%
Male Poverty Rate
23.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jay is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jay is Multiple, with 10.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 40% |
| High School | 37.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.29% |
| Some College | 3.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 83.87% |
| Female Employed | 29.47% |
| Male Employed | 19.55% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,250 | $62,340 |
| Households | $41,875 | $59,511 |
| Married Families | $69,545 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,333 | $48,679 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
56
Number of Veterans
56
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54 | 10.15% |
| Native American | 2 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.5%
Labor Force Participation
47.2%
Employment Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.17%
Born in Jay
97.28%
Native Born
2.72%
Foreign Born
1.81%
Non Citizen
0.91%
Naturalized
97.28% of Jay residents were born in the United States, with 53.17% having been born in Florida. 1.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 656 | 14 | 2.18% |
| 2028 | 642 | 14 | 2.23% |
| 2027 | 628 | 14 | 2.28% |
| 2026 | 614 | 14 | 2.33% |
| 2025 | 600 | 14 | 2.39% |
| 2024 | 586 | 14 | 2.45% |
| 2023 | 572 | 15 | 2.69% |
| 2022 | 557 | 13 | 2.39% |
| 2021 | 544 | 14 | 2.64% |
| 2020 | 530 | -107 | -16.8% |
| 2019 | 637 | 16 | 2.58% |
| 2018 | 621 | 19 | 3.16% |
| 2017 | 602 | 16 | 2.73% |
| 2016 | 586 | 12 | 2.09% |
| 2015 | 574 | 11 | 1.95% |
| 2014 | 563 | 7 | 1.26% |
| 2013 | 556 | 7 | 1.28% |
| 2012 | 549 | 7 | 1.29% |
| 2011 | 542 | 8 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 534 | 0 | 0% |