Jenkins County, Georgia's estimated 2024 population is 8,599 with a growth rate of -0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jenkins County, Georgia is the 136th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 8,320 and has seen a growth of 3.35% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,459 | -28 | -0.33% |
| 2028 | 8,487 | -28 | -0.33% |
| 2027 | 8,515 | -28 | -0.33% |
| 2026 | 8,543 | -28 | -0.33% |
| 2025 | 8,571 | -28 | -0.33% |
| 2024 | 8,599 | -28 | -0.32% |
| 2023 | 8,627 | -28 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 8,655 | -109 | -1.24% |
| 2021 | 8,764 | 101 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 8,663 | -71 | -0.81% |
| 2019 | 8,734 | -56 | -0.64% |
| 2018 | 8,790 | -54 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 8,844 | 21 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 8,823 | -83 | -0.93% |
| 2015 | 8,906 | -134 | -1.48% |
| 2014 | 9,040 | -156 | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 9,196 | 82 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 9,114 | 990 | 12.19% |
| 2011 | 8,124 | -196 | -2.36% |
| 2010 | 8,320 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 8,247 | -594 | -6.72% |
| 1980 | 8,841 | 509 | 6.11% |
| 1970 | 8,332 | -816 | -8.92% |
| 1960 | 9,148 | -1,116 | -10.87% |
| 1950 | 10,264 | -1,579 | -13.33% |
| 1940 | 11,843 | -1,065 | -8.25% |
| 1930 | 12,908 | -1,420 | -9.91% |
| 1920 | 14,328 | 2,808 | 24.37% |
| 1910 | 11,520 | 3,061 | 36.19% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,985 | 57.27% |
| Black or African American | 3,036 | 34.88% |
| Two or more races | 380 | 4.37% |
| Other race | 299 | 3.44% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.02% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,297 | 2.4 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Married | 1,392 | 2.73 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Non Family | 1,359 | 1.26 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Female | 462 | 4.64 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Male | 84 | 3.12 | 100 | 0 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
82.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 846 | 12.8% |
| Associates Degree | 342 | 5.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 326 | 4.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 272 | 4.12% |
| High School Graduate | 2,936 | 44.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 373 | 5.65% |
| Some College | 1,512 | 22.88% |
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 | 3,958 | 3,375 | 451 |
| Black | 2,296 | 1,703 | 105 |
| 2+ Races | 276 | 250 | 40 |
| Hispanic | 257 | 242 | 0 |
| Other Race | 22 | 7 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Native American | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,851 | $0 | $56,653 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,365 | $61,308 | $56,479 |
| High School Graduate | $20,726 | $0 | $23,269 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,679 | $33,532 | $21,131 |
| Overall | $25,455 | $28,764 | $23,975 |
| Some College | $30,931 | $35,556 | $22,108 |
$25,455
Average Earnings
$28,764
Average Male
$23,975
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.51% of Jenkins County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 5.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,640 | 1,112 | 23.97% |
| Black | 2,480 | 734 | 29.6% |
| Other | 277 | 277 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 591 | 277 | 46.87% |
| Multiple | 293 | 40 | 13.65% |
27.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.26%
Male Poverty Rate
24.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jenkins County, Georgia is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jenkins County, Georgia is Multiple, with 13.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 35.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.92% |
| Some College | 22.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 23.27% |
| Female Employed | 11.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,541 | $61,504 |
| Households | $31,463 | $48,434 |
| Married Families | $50,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,059 | $29,329 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.5%
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
381
Number of Veterans
368
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 139 |
| Second Gulf War | 80 |
| First Gulf War | 58 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 151 |
| 35 to 54 | 97 |
| 65 to 74 | 93 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 284 | 6.62% |
| Black | 91 | 3.72% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 2.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
69.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.6%
Labor Force Participation
40.5%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
85.6%
Born in Jenkins County, Georgia
97.77%
Native Born
2.23%
Foreign Born
1.71%
Non Citizen
0.52%
Naturalized
97.77% of Jenkins County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 85.6% having been born in Georgia. 1.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.