Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Jay, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

796

Median Agei

30.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.6%737

Two or More

4.1%33

Asian

2%16

Hispanic/Latino

1%8

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%5

High School Diploma

22.3%101

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%41

Some College (1+ yr)

19.4%88

Associate's Degree

6.2%28

Bachelor's Degree

9.5%43

Master's Degree

3.3%15

Doctorate

2%9

HS or Higher

72.8%

BA or Higher

14.8%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$150,800

Median Renti

$1,117

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

38.2%115

Renter-Occupied

61.8%186

Total Units

366

Homeownership

38.2%

Vacancy Rate

17.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

28.7%33

$50K–$100K

13%15

$100K–$150K

7.8%9

$150K–$200K

17.4%20

$200K–$300K

26.1%30

$300K–$500K

2.6%3

$500K–$1M

2.6%3

$1M+

1.7%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

12%44

2000–2009

9.6%35

1990–1999

7.1%26

1980–1989

8.5%31

1970–1979

11.5%42

1960–1969

20.5%75

1950–1959

17.8%65

1940–1949

7.9%29

1939 or earlier

5.2%19

Heating Fuel

Electricity

75.1%226

Utility Gas

22.9%69

Bottled/LP Gas

2%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,359

Mean Household Incomei

$57,416

Per Capita Incomei

$22,633

Poverty Ratei

26.6%

Unemploymenti

10.8%

Labor Forcei

333

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.6%23

$10K–$15K

8.3%25

$15K–$20K

2.3%7

$20K–$25K

13%39

$25K–$30K

6%18

$30K–$35K

4.7%14

$35K–$40K

2.7%8

$40K–$45K

0.7%2

$45K–$50K

8.3%25

$50K–$60K

11%33

$60K–$75K

14.3%43

$75K–$100K

11.6%35

$100K–$125K

0.3%1

$125K–$150K

1.7%5

$150K–$200K

7%21

$200K+

0.7%2

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

111.4%

By Region

Top Countries

China

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

279

Avg. Commutei

38.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

297

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

38(6.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.3%Insured

13.7%Uninsured