Jenkins County Summary

Life in Jenkins County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jenkins County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jenkins County:

  • The population in Jenkins County is 8,704.

  • The median home value in Jenkins County is $127,572.

  • The median income in Jenkins County is $31,463.

  • The median rent in Jenkins County is $665.

  • The unemployment rate in Jenkins County is 4.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Jenkins County is 27.9%.

  • The average high in Jenkins County is 81.8° and there are 107.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jenkins County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jenkins County

Millen, GA Population 2,973

Perkins, GA Population 101

Map Of Jenkins County

Jenkins County, GA Weather

  • The average high in Jenkins County is 81.8°.

  • There are 81.7 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 107.2 inches of rain each year with 0.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:31 hours of sun each day in Jenkins County.

StatJenkins County
Mean High81.8
Nice Days81.7
Rainfall107.2
Snowfall0.2
Sunny_hours5:31
81.8°
Average High
107.2
Inches of Rain

Jenkins County Demographics

Population over time in Jenkins County

The current population in Jenkins County is 8,704. The population has decreased -1.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 8,693 -1.1%
2021 8,787 -0.1%
2020 8,793 -

Gender in Jenkins County

  • Jenkins County is 49.9% female with 4,347 female residents.

  • Jenkins County is 50.1% male with 4,357 male residents.

Female
49.9% (4,347)
Male
50.1% (4,357)
Gender Jenkins County GA USA
Female 49.9% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 50.1% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jenkins County

Jenkins County is:

  • 56.5% White with 4,918 White residents.

  • 34.9% African American with 3,036 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 2 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 2 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.1% Two Or More with 92 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.5% Hispanic with 654 Hispanic residents.

White
56.5% (4,918)
African American
34.9% (3,036)
American Indian
0.0% (2)
Asian
0.0% (2)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.1% (92)
Hispanic
7.5% (654)

Table: Jenkins County By Race

Race Jenkins County GA USA
White 56.5% 50.8% 58.9%
African American 34.9% 31.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 4.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.1% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 7.5% 10.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Jenkins County, Georgia

  • 8.3% of households in Jenkins County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 8.2% of households in Jenkins County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 24.9% of households in Jenkins County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Jenkins County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Jenkins County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Jenkins County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Jenkins County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.6% of households in Jenkins County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.8% of households in Jenkins County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 0.2% of households in Jenkins County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.3% (725)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.2% (718)
$15,000 to $24,999
24.9% (2,164)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.0% (1,127)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.2% (1,238)
$50,000 to $74,999
10.2% (884)
$75,000 to $99,999
7.7% (667)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.6% (918)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.8% (240)
$200,000 or more
0.2% (18)
Income Jenkins County GA USA
Less than $10,000 8.3% 5.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.2% 3.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 24.9% 7.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.0% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.2% 11.2% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 10.2% 16.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 7.7% 13.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.6% 16.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.8% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 0.2% 10.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jenkins County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Jenkins County completed < 9th grade.

  • 13.0% of adults in Jenkins County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 44.0% of adults in Jenkins County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Jenkins County completed some college.

  • 5.0% of adults in Jenkins County completed associate's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Jenkins County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Jenkins County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Jenkins County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Jenkins County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (522)
9-12th Grade
13% (1,131)
High School / GED
44% (3,829)
Some College
23% (2,001)
Associate's Degree
5% (435)
Bachelor's Degree
5% (435)
Master's Degree
3% (261)
Professional Degree
1% (87)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Jenkins County GA USA
< 9th Grade 5% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 13% 7% 6%
High School / GED 44% 27% 26%
Some College 23% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 5% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 5% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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