Jay, Oklahoma
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Jay is a city and county seat of Delaware County, Oklahoma, United States.[4] The population was 2,448 at the 2010 census, compared to 2,482 at the 2000 census, a decrease of 1.4 percent.[5] Almost 40% of its residents are Native American, thus Jay is home to numerous Cherokee tribal offices and a health clinic for the Delaware District of the Cherokee Nation. Jay has a council-manager system of government. Becki Farley is the mayor with Kyle Stump serving as Vice Mayor.
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Jay, Oklahoma | |
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Coordinates: 36°25′38″N 94°47′44″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Oklahoma |
County | Delaware |
Area | |
• Total | 3.33 sq mi (8.63 km2) |
• Land | 3.33 sq mi (8.63 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,425 |
• Density | 727.79/sq mi (281.00/km2) |
Demonym | Jayite |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 74346 |
Area code(s) | 539/918 |
FIPS code | 40-37650[3] |
GNIS feature ID | 2410135[2] |
Website | City website |
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The city is celebrated as the Huckleberry Capital of the World and has been host to the annual Huckleberry Festival each July 4 weekend since 1967.[6]