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About Jay County

Jay is a county in the Muncie Metropolitan area. It has a population of 20,451 and a population density of 54, which is 43% below the national average. It has a median age of 40, which is 4 years above the Muncie Metro median age and 1 year above the national average.


Jay County has a median home value of $136,904, which is 5% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,001 is 3% above the metro average rent and 52% below the national average rent The average household income in Jay County is $52,231 , which is 5% below the Metro average household income and 33% below the national average of household income.

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$136,904Median Home Value
$143,527 Muncie Metro Area
$1,001Median Rent
$974 Muncie Metro Area

Towns of Jay County

Bryant, IN
Jackson Township, IN
Wayne Township, IN
Penn Township, IN
Pike Township, IN
Salamonia, IN
Bearcreek Township, IN
Jefferson Township, IN
Knox Township, IN
Madison Township, IN
Redkey, IN
Greene Township, IN
Noble Township, IN
Pennville, IN
Wabash Township, IN
Portland, IN
Richland Township, IN
Dunkirk, IN
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Demographics

Jay County's population is made up of 48% married, 29% single, 17% divorced and 7% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 38%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 28%. Homeowners make up 77% of the population in Jay County.

20,451Population
112,321 Muncie Metro Area
54Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
40 Median Age
36 Muncie Metro Area
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Employment

The Per Capita income in Jay County is $27,794. The Median Household Income is $52,231

$27,794Income Per Capita
$30,022 Muncie Metro Area
$52,231Median Household Income
$55,206 Muncie Metro Area
14% Poverty Rate
20% Muncie Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
4% Muncie Metro Area
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Amenities in Jay County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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See Detailed Amenities Data for Jay County
$136,904Median Home Value
$143,527 Muncie Metro Area
$1,001Median Rent
$974 Muncie Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Muncie Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
23%
Home Owners
77%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow
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