Jay County, IN — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$54,114
Per Capita Income
$27,105
Poverty Rate
13.2%
SNAP Recipients
9.1%
Gini Index
0.403
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K19.6%
$25K–$50K24.9%
$50K–$75K20.9%
$75K–$100K15.3%
$100K–$150K13.1%
$150K–$200K3.8%
$200K+2.5%
The median household income in Jay County, IN is $54,114 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $27,105. 13.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 9.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.403 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).