Redkey is a town located in Jay County Indiana. Redkey has a 2024 population of 1,064. Redkey is currently declining at a rate of -0.84% annually and its population has decreased by -3.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,098 in 2020.
The average household income in Redkey is $52,958 with a poverty rate of 36.76%. The median age in Redkey is 30.9 years: 33.6 years for males, and 27.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Redkey was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,346 | 92.76% |
| Two or more races | 74 | 5.1% |
| Other race | 24 | 1.65% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.07% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 504 | 2.88 | 72 | 28 |
| Married | 203 | 4.08 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Non Family | 166 | 1.07 | 62 | 38 |
| Female | 77 | 2.84 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Male | 58 | 3.9 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
3.53
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
72.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 92 | 10.79% |
| Associates Degree | 56 | 6.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 56 | 6.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 1.76% |
| High School Graduate | 400 | 46.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 0.7% |
| Some College | 228 | 26.73% |
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 | 805 | 712 | 70 |
| Hispanic | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,500 | $40,417 | $31,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $25,673 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,800 | $27,330 | $0 |
| Some College | $34,688 | $37,212 | $0 |
$25,800
Average Earnings
$27,330
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.98% of Redkey residents speak only English, while 3.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,291 | 521 | 40.36% |
| Multiple | 74 | 3 | 4.05% |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 100% |
36.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.68%
Male Poverty Rate
33.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Redkey is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Redkey is Multiple, with 4.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 51.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.84% |
| Some College | 14.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 80.95% |
| Male Employed | 27.57% |
| Female Employed | 14.15% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,708 | $45,973 |
| Households | $40,667 | $52,958 |
| Married Families | $54,943 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,500 | $45,722 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
33.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
46
Number of Veterans
46
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 4.81% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 33.33% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 10% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.5%
Labor Force Participation
45.7%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
83.05%
Born in Redkey
97.31%
Native Born
2.69%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.69%
Naturalized
97.31% of Redkey residents were born in the United States, with 83.05% having been born in Indiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,023 | -8 | -0.78% |
| 2028 | 1,031 | -8 | -0.77% |
| 2027 | 1,039 | -9 | -0.86% |
| 2026 | 1,048 | -8 | -0.76% |
| 2025 | 1,056 | -8 | -0.75% |
| 2024 | 1,064 | -9 | -0.84% |
| 2023 | 1,073 | -4 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 1,077 | -9 | -0.83% |
| 2021 | 1,086 | -12 | -1.09% |
| 2020 | 1,098 | -183 | -14.29% |
| 2019 | 1,281 | -18 | -1.39% |
| 2018 | 1,299 | -10 | -0.76% |
| 2017 | 1,309 | -8 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 1,317 | -8 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 1,325 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1,325 | -9 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 1,334 | -6 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 1,340 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2011 | 1,341 | 11 | 0.83% |
| 2010 | 1,330 | 0 | 0% |