Jay, OK Demographics

A map of Jay's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,020	1,010	37.3%	41.6%
Native American/Other	959	971	35.1%	40.0%
Multiracial	489	292	17.9%	12.0%
Hispanic	208	139	7.6%	5.7%
Asian	46	10	1.7%	0.4%
Black	9	3	0.3%	0.1%

Jay, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 2,731, a large increase from the 2,425 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.3% White, 35.1% Native American/Other, 17.9% Multiracial, 7.6% Hispanic, 1.7% Asian, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Jay, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Jay has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Jay, that probability was 64.8% in 2020 and 69.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Jay is ranked the 126th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Jay was ranked the 131st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Jay's White Population

1,020 residents of Jay, or 37.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Jay is significantly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Jay ranks 759th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jay's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Jay's population has decreased from 41.6% to 37.3%.

Jay is more White than neighboring New Eucha (24.3% White). Jay is less White than neighboring Brush Creek (59.4% White), Deer Lick (51.8% White), Oak Hill-Piney (44% White), and Sycamore (69% White).

Jay's Black Population

9 residents of Jay, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Jay is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Jay ranks 522nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jay's Black population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Black residents' share of Jay's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Jay is more Black than neighboring Brush Creek (0% Black), Deer Lick (0% Black), New Eucha (0% Black), Oak Hill-Piney (0% Black), and Sycamore (0% Black).

Jay's Asian Population

46 residents of Jay, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Jay is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Jay ranks 270th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jay's Asian population has grown by an estimated 360.0%. Asian residents' share of Jay's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.7%.

Jay is more Asian than neighboring Brush Creek (0% Asian), New Eucha (0% Asian), Oak Hill-Piney (0% Asian), and Sycamore (0% Asian). Jay is less Asian than neighboring Deer Lick (22.4% Asian).

Jay's Hispanic Population

208 residents of Jay, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Jay is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Jay ranks 350th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jay's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 49.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Jay's population has increased from 5.7% to 7.6%.

Jay is more Hispanic than neighboring Brush Creek (0% Hispanic), Deer Lick (0% Hispanic), New Eucha (0% Hispanic), Oak Hill-Piney (0% Hispanic), and Sycamore (0% Hispanic).

Jay's Native American/Other Population

959 residents of Jay, or 35.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Jay is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Jay ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jay's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Jay's population has decreased from 40.0% to 35.1%.

Jay is more Native American/Other than neighboring Deer Lick (25.9% Native American/Other), and Sycamore (31% Native American/Other). Jay is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brush Creek (40.6% Native American/Other), New Eucha (75.7% Native American/Other), and Oak Hill-Piney (48.6% Native American/Other).

Jay's Multiracial Population

489 residents of Jay, or 17.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Jay is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Jay ranks 260th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jay's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 67.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Jay's population has increased from 12.0% to 17.9%.

Jay is more Multiracial than neighboring Brush Creek (0% Multiracial), Deer Lick (0% Multiracial), New Eucha (0% Multiracial), Oak Hill-Piney (7.3% Multiracial), and Sycamore (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.