U.S. County · Profile

Jenkins County

8.6KTotal Population
25Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+0.65%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Jenkins County has a population of 8,627 as of 2023. It is located in Georgia.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Jenkins County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):7.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White57.3%4,943
Black or African American34.9%3,011
Hispanic or Latino7.5%647
Two or More Races4.4%380
Some Other Race3.4%293
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Asian0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Jenkins County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$31,463
57.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$19,360
49.5% below national average
Poverty Rate
27.9%
142.6% above national average
Median Age
44.0 years

Income & Poverty

$31,463Median Household Income
$19,360Per Capita Income
27.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$31,463$48,434
Families$47,541$61,504
Married-couple Families$47,541$53,246
Nonfamily Households$21,059$22,744

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Jenkins County, Georgia.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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