Jay Town, Florida
As of the census of 2000, there were 579 people, 230 households, and 148 families residing in the town. The population density was 365.8 people per square mile (141.24/kmē), it would be the 115th least densely populated town in the U.S. state of Florida. There were 278 housing units at an average density of 175.9 per square mile (67.92/kmē). The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.07. In the town the population was distributed as follows: 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males. The median age was 40.1 years, The median age of males was 37.6 years, for females the median age was 42.6 years. The racial makeup of the town was 97.58% White, 0.35% Black or African American, 1.21% American Indian, 0.17% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.69% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $23500, it is 66th poorest town by median household income in Florida. The median income for a family in the town was $40250, making it the 476th highest town by median family income in Florida. The per capita income for the town was $13949, it is 200th poorest town by per capita income in Florida. The median income was $17400, The median income for males was $25078, compared to $10917 for females.
In 2000, 123 pupils and students, of which 85 are male and 38 are female, 21.24% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 4 nursery or pri school, 4 kindergarten, 86 elementary school, 18 high school and 11 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 579 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 588 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 590 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 600 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 623 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 641 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 660 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 670 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 673 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 681 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 687 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 4 | 4 | |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 4 | |
| Elementary school | 62 | 24 | 86 |
| High school | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| College or graduate school | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay town, Florida | $23500 | $40250 | $13949 |
| Santa Rosa County, Florida | $41881 | $46929 | $20089 |
| Florida, United States | $38819 | $45625 | $21557 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |