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Jay, OK

City in Delaware County, Oklahoma.

Population

2,731

Land area

3.3sq mi

People per sq mi

820

ZIP codes

0

Jay and its ZIP codes

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Jay at a glance

  • Jay is about 14 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
  • It is the 126th most populous of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
  • Households here earn a median of $38,094 a year, 41% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,900 (46% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $765 a month.

Local data for Jay, OK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Jay, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$38,094

Poverty rate

23.5%

Median home value

$107,900

Median rent

$765/mo

Homeownership

61.3%

Bachelor's or higher

11.3%

Median age

34.6

Average commute

27.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (265), Irish Americans (223), Mexican Americans (192).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Jay.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$44,193

9,739 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,500

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$330M

FY 2026, $8,171 per person

Delaware County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Jay, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.6%
  • Carpooled7.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked5.5%
  • Bicycle0.6%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home5.2%

Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Jay, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

628

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

85

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 23°F

49.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Jay, OK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.7%

U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts

Diabetes

17.5%

U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts

Smoking

25.9%

U.S. 12.8% +13.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.5%

U.S. 11.1% +3.4 pts

Cities near Jay

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Brush CreekCensus-designated place1 mi0.8
Deer LickCensus-designated place3.5 mi1
New EuchaCensus-designated place3.8 mi7.8
SycamoreCensus-designated place4.9 mi3
Oak Hill-PineyCensus-designated place5.3 mi2.7
ZenaCensus-designated place6.2 mi4.8
White WaterCensus-designated place6.2 mi1.2
Drowning CreekCensus-designated place6.7 mi0.9
IndianolaCensus-designated place6.8 mi0.9
ButlerCensus-designated place8.2 mi2.8
Tagg FlatsCensus-designated place8.8 mi5
DennisCensus-designated place9.1 mi4.5
Old EuchaCensus-designated place9.3 mi3.1
Cloud CreekCensus-designated place9.7 mi14.8
Bull HollowCensus-designated place10 mi5.4
Maysville, ARCensus-designated place12 mi2.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Jay, OK in?
Jay is in Delaware County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Jay, OK?
About 2,731 people live in Jay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Jay?
Nearby places include Brush Creek (1 mi), Deer Lick (3.5 mi), New Eucha (3.8 mi), Sycamore (4.9 mi), Oak Hill-Piney (5.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023