Jay, Vermont Demographics

The total population of Jay town is estimated to be 518 with 282 males (54.44%) and 236 females (45.56%). There are 46 less females than males in Jay town.
The median household income in Jay town was $52,694 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 16,711(24.08%) from $69,405 in 2020. This income is 70.63% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Jay town sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $110,118. Overall, the median household income for the town of Jay town stands at $52,694.
In Jay town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $47,529 for males and $28,121 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $54,721 for males and $36,256 for females.
In Jay town, population is primarily represented by White households, reporting a median income of $51,247.
In 2022, the population of Jay town was 543, a 0.91% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Jay town's population was 548, a decline of 0.36% compared to a population of 550 in 2020.
The median age in Jay, Vermont is 43.5, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 19.10% were under the age of 15, 16.96% aged 15 to 29, 51.85% aged 30 to 64, 8.19% aged 65 to 84, and 3.90% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Jay town population: 96.10% are White and 3.90% are multiracial.