Jenkins County, Georgia

GA · FIPS 13165 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 8,711 #2,590 / 3,222
20th
Median Household Income $44,389 -40.9% #2,982 / 3,222
7th
Median Age 41.8 years +7.5% #1,552 / 3,222
52th
Median Home Value $92,900 -67.0% #3,073 / 3,222
4th
Median Gross Rent $535 -54.0% #3,140 / 3,222
2th
Poverty Rate 22.9% +81.4% #2,892 / 3,222
10th

Demographics

Jenkins County has a population of 8,711, making it the #2,590 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.1%
Native Born
2.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Jenkins County is $44,389, ranking #2,982 out of 3,222 counties — 40.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.9% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.

Median Household Income
$44,389 −40.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,982 of 3,222
7th percentile
Per Capita Income
$22,748 −44.9% vs nat'l
Rank #3,073 of 3,222
5th percentile
Poverty Rate
22.9% +81.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,892 of 3,222
10th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.9% −27.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,240 of 3,222
62th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.3% −69.5% vs nat'l
Rank #3,171 of 3,222
2th percentile
Mean Commute Time
33.2 min +20.2% vs nat'l
Rank #456 of 3,222
86th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Jenkins County is $92,900 (-67.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $535/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.2%.

Median Home Value
$92,900 −67.0% vs nat'l
Rank #3,073 of 3,222
4th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$535 −54.0% vs nat'l
Rank #3,140 of 3,222
2th percentile
Homeownership Rate
82.2% +27.7% vs nat'l
Rank #329 of 3,222
90th percentile
82.2% Homeownership

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Health

85.4% of residents in Jenkins County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.9% below the national rate.

85.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
85.4% −6.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,852 of 3,222
11th percentile

About Jenkins County, Georgia

Jenkins County, Georgia has a total population of 8,711, making it the 2,590th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jenkins County is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Jenkins County is $44,389, which ranks #2,982 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 40.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.

The median home value in Jenkins County is $92,900, 67.0% below the national median. Renters in Jenkins County pay a median gross rent of $535 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Jenkins County, 10.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 69.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.2 min.

Jenkins County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 52.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (37.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.2%).

All data for Jenkins County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.