Jay County, Indiana Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

20,229

Diversity Score

13.7

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
92.8%%

Jay County, Indiana Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Jay County, Indiana Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)18,76892.8%
Hispanic or Latino9224.6%
Two or More Races4492.2%
Black / African American670.3%
Native American120.1%
Asian110.1%
Pacific Islander00.0%
Other Race00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Jay County, Indiana

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jay County, Indiana is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 92.8% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Jay County, Indiana has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 13.7/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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