Jay County, Indiana
Jay County is a county in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2020, 20,478 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Portland.[2]
Jay County, Indiana | |
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Location in the state of Indiana | |
Indiana's location in the U.S. | |
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Founded | 7 February 1835 (authorized) 1836 (organized) |
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Seat | Portland |
Largest City | Portland |
Area - Total - Land - Water |
384.08 sq mi (995 km²) 383.90 sq mi (994 km²) 0.18 sq mi (0 km²), 0.05% |
Population - (2020) - Density |
20,478 54/sq mi (20.9/km²) |
Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
Website: www.co.jay.in.us | |
Named for: John Jay | |
Indiana county number 38 |
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Jay County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.