Jay, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Santa Rosa County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
706
Population
425/sq mi density
$36,964
Median Income
$23,835 per capita
$126,800
Home Value
$285,637 Zillow
$1,008
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$36,964 median income, 12.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$126,800 home value, $1,008/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
706
Census 2023
Population Density
425
per square mile
Land Area
1.7
square miles (4.4 km²)
Median Age
37.0 yrs
5% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 6.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
91.5%
Black
0%
Hispanic
0.7%
Asian
1.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.2% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
98.8%
Spanish
2.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.6%
Veterans
6.9%
15% above US avg (6%)
Disability
12.6%
3% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
82.9%
9% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
17.1%
99% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.419
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 706 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 425 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.7% |
| Female | 49.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
Language
| English Only | 98.8% |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.6% |
| Veterans | 6.9% |
| Disability | 12.6% |
| Health Insurance | 82.9% |
| Uninsured | 17.1% |
| Broadband Access | 95.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.419 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |