Jenkins County, Georgia
Located in Georgia, Jenkins County has a population of 8,711 residents and a median age of 41.8 years, making it the #2,590 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 22.9%. The median home value is $92,900, and the median household income is $44,389, which is 41% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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%.
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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 Trend
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Education
In Jenkins County, 10.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 69.5% below the national average, ranking #3,171 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Jenkins County is 71.8 years. 29.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 14.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
23.2% of adults in Jenkins County smoke , 44.5% are obese , and 14.2% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 44.2 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
36.2% of children in Jenkins County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 32.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Jenkins County is 51.8%. The mean commute time is 33.2 min, which is 20.2% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Jenkins County voted Republican with a margin of 30.4%. The vote was 34.6% Dem / 65% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.5 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.