Jay is one of the northernmost towns in Orleans County, Vermont, United States, located on the Canada–US border. The population was 551 at the 2020 census. Jay is named for John Jay, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. The US Census Bureau estimated that the town's population had increased by 13.1% between 2000 and 2005, the seventh largest increase in the state. Jay is also home to the Jay Challenge, a three-part stage-race, typically held in July.
History
On November 10, 1943, a Royal Canadian Air Force training plane crashed into the west side of the mountain near the top during a blinding snowfall killing one crew member.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and (0.12%) is water.
The highest point in town is North Jay Peak at above sea level. Despite their containing the name "Jay", other peaks with this name lie mostly in adjacent Westfield, including Jay Peak itself and Jay Peak Resort.
The local Jay Branch Brook flows into the Missisquoi River.<!---not really SURE this is in town. Might be on Mountain and in another town!--->
Climate
Government
- Selectmen
- Michael Brady (2009)
- Mark Burroughs-Biron (2010)
- Listers
- Arlene Bosco
- Ron Kapeluck
- Fred Cushing
- Tax Collector – Cindy Vincent
- Auditor – Edna Cushing
- Town Agent and Grand Juror – Roger Morin
- School Board
- Kimberly Arnold
- Molly Docktor
- Jeffrey Morse
Demographics
As of the census