Jenks is a city located in Tulsa County Oklahoma. Jenks has a 2024 population of 28,045. Jenks is currently growing at a rate of 1.79% annually and its population has increased by 7.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,077 in 2020.
The average household income in Jenks is $130,739 with a poverty rate of 6.6%. The median age in Jenks is 34.5 years: 34 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jenks was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,531 | 66.11% |
| Two or more races | 3,723 | 14.04% |
| Asian | 2,550 | 9.62% |
| Native American | 1,436 | 5.41% |
| Black or African American | 849 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 399 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.12% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,834 | 2.99 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Married | 5,898 | 3.45 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Non Family | 1,641 | 1.25 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Female | 803 | 3 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Male | 492 | 3.27 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
78.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 545 | 3.39% |
| Associates Degree | 1,680 | 10.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,894 | 30.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,844 | 17.7% |
| High School Graduate | 2,715 | 16.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 664 | 4.13% |
| Some College | 2,725 | 16.96% |
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 | 11,499 | 11,070 | 6,016 |
| 2+ Races | 1,781 | 1,702 | 821 |
| Asian | 1,212 | 651 | 229 |
| Hispanic | 1,046 | 933 | 474 |
| Native American | 757 | 726 | 374 |
| Black | 442 | 427 | 223 |
| Other Race | 154 | 104 | 40 |
| Islander | 12 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.61%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 52.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,524 | $93,388 | $59,933 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,408 | $95,469 | $69,426 |
| High School Graduate | $42,604 | $47,774 | $30,287 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,484 | $43,867 | $25,917 |
| Overall | $62,154 | $74,000 | $50,243 |
| Some College | $53,945 | $70,391 | $36,723 |
$62,154
Average Earnings
$74,000
Average Male
$50,243
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.21% of Jenks residents speak only English, while 12.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2,531 | 639 | 25.25% |
| White | 17,011 | 623 | 3.66% |
| Multiple | 3,686 | 197 | 5.34% |
| Hispanic | 2,317 | 162 | 6.99% |
| Black | 849 | 129 | 15.19% |
| Native | 1,436 | 80 | 5.57% |
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 100% |
| Other | 399 | 3 | 0.75% |
6.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.33%
Male Poverty Rate
7.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jenks is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jenks is Other, with 0.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.22% |
| High School | 10.11% |
| Some College | 5.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 18.21% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.07% |
| Female Employed | 4.1% |
| Male Employed | 2.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $116,528 | $142,078 |
| Households | $104,970 | $130,739 |
| Married Families | $132,893 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,228 | $76,082 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.8%
Male Marriage Rate
62.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
1,221
Number of Veterans
1,087
Male Veterans
134
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 513 |
| First Gulf War | 329 |
| Vietnam | 211 |
| Korea | 105 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 453 |
| 75+ | 222 |
| 55 to 64 | 197 |
| 18 to 34 | 194 |
| 65 to 74 | 155 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 902 | 7.13% |
| 2+ Races | 153 | 7.18% |
| Hispanic | 107 | 8.04% |
| Native American | 70 | 7.71% |
| Black | 43 | 8.43% |
| Asian | 30 | 1.96% |
| Other Race | 23 | 11.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.6%
Labor Force Participation
67.5%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
57.25%
Born in Jenks
90.77%
Native Born
9.23%
Foreign Born
5.15%
Non Citizen
4.08%
Naturalized
90.77% of Jenks residents were born in the United States, with 57.25% having been born in Oklahoma. 5.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 30,505 | 492 | 1.64% |
| 2028 | 30,013 | 492 | 1.67% |
| 2027 | 29,521 | 492 | 1.69% |
| 2026 | 29,029 | 492 | 1.72% |
| 2025 | 28,537 | 492 | 1.75% |
| 2024 | 28,045 | 492 | 1.79% |
| 2023 | 27,553 | 422 | 1.56% |
| 2022 | 27,131 | 499 | 1.87% |
| 2021 | 26,632 | 555 | 2.13% |
| 2020 | 26,077 | 2,310 | 9.72% |
| 2019 | 23,767 | 501 | 2.15% |
| 2018 | 23,266 | 760 | 3.38% |
| 2017 | 22,506 | 545 | 2.48% |
| 2016 | 21,961 | 1,126 | 5.4% |
| 2015 | 20,835 | 804 | 4.01% |
| 2014 | 20,031 | 1,290 | 6.88% |
| 2013 | 18,741 | 633 | 3.5% |
| 2012 | 18,108 | 447 | 2.53% |
| 2011 | 17,661 | 479 | 2.79% |
| 2010 | 17,182 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,557 | 2,064 | 27.55% |
| 1990 | 7,493 | 1,617 | 27.52% |
| 1980 | 5,876 | -24,629 | -80.74% |