Jay, ME is a small town located in Franklin county with an estimated population of 4,661 people. This gives the town a population density of 95 people per square mile which is higher than the national average of 93 people per square mile. There are many businesses in Jay that contribute to its economic growth including Rexford's Restaurant & Pub, JD's Diner, and The Village Store. For outdoor recreational activities, Jay is perfect for fishing, kayaking, hiking, skiing/snowboarding at Saddleback Mountain Resort, and camping at the local state parks. Not only does Jay provide year-round outdoor activities but there are also organizations such as The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and The United Way that help with local community development. If you're a sports fan or looking for something to do on the weekends then head out to Hampden Academy for some great high school sporting events!
The population in Jay is 4,661. There are 96 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Jay is 41, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Jay is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Jay
- 52.2% are married
- 13.8% are divorced
- 17.3% are married with children
- 19.3% have children, but are single
Race in Jay
- 94.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 1.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander