Jay is a town located in Santa Rosa County, in the state of Florida (FL), United States. Nestled in the South Atlantic division of the South region, it covers an area of 1.6 square miles (4.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 249 ft. With a population of approximately 579 residents, Jay offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 47.84% males and 52.16% females, and it has a population density of 366.46 people per square mile (141.49/km²). Jay lies at a latitude of 30.95 and a longitude of -87.15, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (37.7%), followed by English (8.3%), German (5.5%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 32565.