Jay town, Vermont
Jay town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Jay town is a geographic entity located in Orleans County, Vermont. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 539. The land area covers 33.92 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 539 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 52.1 yrs | ±10.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 232 | ±60 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 888 | ±93 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 232 | ±60 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 656 | ±89 |
| Median Home Value | $234,200 | ±$44,951 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $74,792 | ±$24,785 |
| Per Capita Income | $64,995 | ±$25,160 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | ±4.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 41 | ±24 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 246 | ±80 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.1% | ±31.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF JAY
GUS Population: 539 (2024)
ID: 135958
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIR
1036 VT ROUTE 242, JAY VT 05859-9694
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COUNTY OF ORLEANS
GUS Population: 27,726 (2024)
ID: 135928
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: TREASURER
247 MAIN ST, NEWPORT VT 05855-5565
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Jay | PK-06 | Jay, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Bakersfield, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Richford, VT | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Enosburg Falls, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Coventry, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Enosburg Falls, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Enosburg Falls, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Irasburg, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Orleans, VT | |
| 6 Nearby | 3-13 | IRASBURG, VT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sterling College
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College | 21.9 mi away | 16 Sterling Drive, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827-0072 |
8025867711
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WILLIAM & LUCY RAND MEMORIAL
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 160 RAILROAD ST., NORTH TROY, VT, 05859 |
(802) 988-4741
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HITCHCOCK MUSEUM & LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 1252 RTE. 100, WESTFIELD, VT, 05874 |
(802) 744-8258
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MONTGOMERY TOWN
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 86 MOUNTAIN RD., MONTGOMERY CENTER, VT, 05471 |
(802) 326-3113
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ARVIN A. BROWN PUBLIC
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 88 MAIN ST., RICHFORD, VT, 05476 |
(802) 848-3313
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LOWELL COMMUNITY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | TOWN HALL, LOWELL, VT, 05847 |
(802) 744-2447
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GOODRICH MEMORIAL
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 202 MAIN ST., NEWPORT, VT, 05855 |
(802) 334-7902
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ENOSBURGH PUBLIC
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 241 MAIN ST., ENOSBURGH FALLS, VT, 05450 |
(802) 933-2328
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LEACH PUBLIC
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Library | 15.4 mi away | 130 PARK AVE., IRASBURG, VT, 05849 |
(802) 754-2526
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ALBANY TOWN
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 530 MAIN ST., ALBANY, VT, 05820 |
(802) 755-6107
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ENOSBURG FALLS, VT US, located 15.1 miles from Jay town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.6° | 7.8° | 18.7° | 2.35" | 17.9" |
| February | 32.7° | 8.6° | 20.6° | 1.99" | 19.3" |
| March | 42.3° | 18.7° | 30.5° | 2.47" | 17.1" |
| April | 56.8° | 31.6° | 44.2° | 3.18" | 4.5" |
| May | 69.8° | 43.3° | 56.6° | 3.67" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.1° | 52.8° | 65.0° | 4.38" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.5° | 57.6° | 69.6° | 4.25" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.9° | 55.9° | 67.9° | 4.38" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.5° | 48.6° | 60.5° | 3.97" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.0° | 38.4° | 49.2° | 4.22" | 0.7" |
| November | 46.9° | 28.0° | 37.5° | 3.09" | 4.9" |
| December | 34.9° | 16.5° | 25.7° | 2.86" | 18.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Troy village | Village | 5.7 mi | — |
| Troy CDP | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
| Richford CDP | CDP | 8.0 mi | — |
| Newport Center CDP | CDP | 9.9 mi | — |
| Lowell CDP | CDP | 11.8 mi | — |
| Coventry CDP | CDP | 13.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5001936325. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.