Jenkins is a city located in Letcher County Kentucky. Jenkins has a 2024 population of 1,756. Jenkins is currently declining at a rate of -1.95% annually and its population has decreased by -7.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,895 in 2020.
The average household income in Jenkins is $44,473 with a poverty rate of 38.51%. The median age in Jenkins is 39.4 years: 34.4 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jenkins was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,785 | 95.86% |
| Two or more races | 71 | 3.81% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 766 | 2.42 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Non Family | 332 | 1.15 | 44 | 56 |
| Married | 285 | 3.18 | 74 | 26 |
| Female | 83 | 4.47 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Male | 66 | 2.92 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
59.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 159 | 12.44% |
| Associates Degree | 44 | 3.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 159 | 12.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 0.7% |
| High School Graduate | 594 | 46.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44 | 3.44% |
| Some College | 269 | 21.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,245 | 1,042 | 168 |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 33 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.49%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $92,250 | $96,056 | $66,339 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,602 | $0 | $23,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,542 | $12,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,458 | $0 | $25,515 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $21,250 |
$24,458
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$25,515
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Jenkins residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,785 | 686 | 38.43% |
| Multiple | 71 | 31 | 43.66% |
38.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.93%
Male Poverty Rate
44.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jenkins is Multiple, with 43.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jenkins is White, with 38.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 46.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 50%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 42.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.41% |
| Some College | 34.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 85.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 75.61% |
| Male Employed | 23.35% |
| Female Employed | 15.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $32,222 | $56,202 |
| Households | $26,500 | $44,473 |
| Married Families | $52,969 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,583 | $28,658 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
63
Number of Veterans
61
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 23 |
| Korea | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63 | 4.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.4%
Labor Force Participation
42.7%
Employment Rate
17%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.03%
Born in Jenkins
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Jenkins residents were born in the United States, with 83.03% having been born in Kentucky. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,582 | -35 | -2.16% |
| 2028 | 1,617 | -35 | -2.12% |
| 2027 | 1,652 | -34 | -2.02% |
| 2026 | 1,686 | -35 | -2.03% |
| 2025 | 1,721 | -35 | -1.99% |
| 2024 | 1,756 | -35 | -1.95% |
| 2023 | 1,791 | -35 | -1.92% |
| 2022 | 1,826 | -41 | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 1,867 | -28 | -1.48% |
| 2020 | 1,895 | -34 | -1.76% |
| 2019 | 1,929 | -29 | -1.48% |
| 2018 | 1,958 | -43 | -2.15% |
| 2017 | 2,001 | -45 | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 2,046 | -27 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 2,073 | -31 | -1.47% |
| 2014 | 2,104 | -19 | -0.89% |
| 2013 | 2,123 | -48 | -2.21% |
| 2012 | 2,171 | -35 | -1.59% |
| 2011 | 2,206 | -19 | -0.85% |
| 2010 | 2,225 | 0 | 0% |