Jay is a city located in Delaware County Oklahoma. Jay has a 2024 population of 2,471. It is also the county seat of Delaware County. Jay is currently growing at a rate of 0.53% annually and its population has increased by 2.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,419 in 2020.
The average household income in Jay is $56,705 with a poverty rate of 25.28%. The median age in Jay is 35.4 years: 34.8 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,210 | 41.72% |
| Native American | 1,039 | 35.83% |
| Two or more races | 562 | 19.38% |
| Other race | 58 | 2% |
| Asian | 29 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 957 | 2.95 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Married | 412 | 3.92 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Non Family | 346 | 1.12 | 41 | 59 |
| Female | 116 | 4.1 | 31 | 69 |
| Male | 83 | 4.1 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
3.71
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
55.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 277 | 14.69% |
| Associates Degree | 117 | 6.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 132 | 7% |
| Graduate Degree | 54 | 2.86% |
| High School Graduate | 747 | 39.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 206 | 10.92% |
| Some College | 353 | 18.72% |
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 | 905 | 739 | 129 |
| Native American | 631 | 446 | 48 |
| 2+ Races | 288 | 193 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 95 | 59 | 0 |
| Other Race | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 19 | 14 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,750 | $32,946 | $46,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,015 | $33,693 | $19,881 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $12,596 | $0 | $12,411 |
| Overall | $28,197 | $31,815 | $24,342 |
| Some College | $31,389 | $35,417 | $26,136 |
$28,197
Average Earnings
$31,815
Average Male
$24,342
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.56% of Jay residents speak only English, while 4.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,113 | 263 | 23.63% |
| Multiple | 544 | 201 | 36.95% |
| Native | 1,037 | 199 | 19.19% |
| Hispanic | 192 | 66 | 34.38% |
| Other | 58 | 46 | 79.31% |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 100% |
25.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.43%
Male Poverty Rate
27.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jay is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jay is Native, with 19.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.78% |
| High School | 25.52% |
| Some College | 21.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 26.44% |
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 19.08% |
| Male Employed | 10.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,306 | $65,128 |
| Households | $36,625 | $56,705 |
| Married Families | $60,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,500 | $37,911 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.9%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
128
Number of Veterans
115
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 47 |
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
| 75+ | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86 | 8.24% |
| Native American | 24 | 3.3% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 4.83% |
| Islander | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
38.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.1%
Labor Force Participation
45.8%
Employment Rate
10.3%
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
51.38%
Born in Jay
97.14%
Native Born
2.86%
Foreign Born
1.45%
Non Citizen
1.41%
Naturalized
97.14% of Jay residents were born in the United States, with 51.38% having been born in Oklahoma. 1.45% 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 | 2,536 | 13 | 0.52% |
| 2028 | 2,523 | 13 | 0.52% |
| 2027 | 2,510 | 13 | 0.52% |
| 2026 | 2,497 | 13 | 0.52% |
| 2025 | 2,484 | 13 | 0.53% |
| 2024 | 2,471 | 13 | 0.53% |
| 2023 | 2,458 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2022 | 2,455 | 14 | 0.57% |
| 2021 | 2,441 | 22 | 0.91% |
| 2020 | 2,419 | -118 | -4.65% |
| 2019 | 2,537 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2018 | 2,539 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 2,537 | 33 | 1.32% |
| 2016 | 2,504 | 33 | 1.34% |
| 2015 | 2,471 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2,471 | -8 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 2,479 | -12 | -0.48% |
| 2012 | 2,491 | -10 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2,501 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 2,504 | 0 | 0% |