What is the median household income in Jefferson Township (Jay County), IN?
The median household income in Jefferson Township (Jay County), IN is $78,500 (±$22,520) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
In Jefferson Township (Jay County), the median household income went from $53,977 in 2015–2019 to $78,500 in 2020–2024 (+45.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $78,500 (±$22,520)
Income in Jefferson Township (Jay County) against Jay County, its state and the nation
| Jefferson Township (Jay County) | Jay County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,500 (±$22,520) | $54,969 (±$3,017) | $71,957 (±$352) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | — | $29,167 (±$5,104) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $90,167 (±$25,958) | $65,009 (±$6,903) | $87,459 (±$395) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | — | $770 (±$28) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Jefferson Township (Jay County), median household income is higher than in Jay County ($54,969).
It is not measurably different from Indiana ($71,957).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($80,734).
In Jay County, Jefferson Township (Jay County) ranks 2 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 542 of 1,568.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,977 (±$29,534) | $78,500 (±$22,520) | +45.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $184,500 (±$45,296) | $181,300 (±$23,661) | −1.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Jefferson Township (Jay County)
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township (Jay County) | — | $78,500 (±$22,520) | — |
| Redkey | 4.2 mi | $42,986 (±$15,978) | Lower |
| Ridgeville | 4.7 mi | $38,750 (±$7,347) | Lower |
| Franklin Township (Randolph County) | 5.6 mi | $39,097 (±$4,217) | Lower |
| Richland Township (Jay County) | 5.7 mi | $50,160 (±$7,838) | Lower |
| Greene Township (Jay County) | 6.0 mi | $91,528 (±$54,079) | Not measurably different |
| Pike Township (Jay County) | 6.3 mi | $73,125 (±$11,338) | Not measurably different |
| Green Township (Randolph County) | 7.0 mi | $86,719 (±$48,015) | Not measurably different |
| Dunkirk | 7.2 mi | $46,339 (±$12,410) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Redkey, IN ($42,986), Ridgeville, IN ($38,750), Franklin Township (Randolph County), IN ($39,097).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Jay County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greene Township (Jay County) | $91,528 (±$54,079) |
| 2 | Jefferson Township (Jay County) | $78,500 (±$22,520) |
| 3 | Bearcreek Township | $76,750 (±$52,355) |
| 4 | Pike Township (Jay County) | $73,125 (±$11,338) |
| 5 | Wayne Township (Jay County) | $59,403 (±$9,490) |
| 6 | Bryant | $58,295 (±$17,501) |
| 7 | Noble Township (Jay County) | $57,656 (±$22,901) |
| 8 | Madison Township (Jay County) | $56,786 (±$7,670) |
Showing 8 of 18 places in Jay County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Jefferson Township (Jay County)
What is the median household income in Jefferson Township (Jay County)?
The median household income in Jefferson Township (Jay County) is $78,500 (±$22,520) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Have incomes in Jefferson Township (Jay County) kept up with inflation?
In Jefferson Township (Jay County), the median household income went from $53,977 in 2015–2019 to $78,500 in 2020–2024 (+45.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Jay County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Jay County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Jay County, Indiana
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Jay County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Jay County, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Jay County, Indiana
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Jefferson township, Jay County, Indiana (county subdivision:38034, in state:18 county:075).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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