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 | |
| Median Household Income | $44,389 | -40.9% | #2,982 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.8 years | +7.5% | #1,552 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $92,900 | -67.0% | #3,073 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $535 | -54.0% | #3,140 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.9% | +81.4% | #2,892 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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85.4% of residents in Jenkins County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.9% below the national rate.
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.