Jenkins County's estimated 2026 population is 8,833 with a growth rate of -0.11% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jenkins County is the 131st largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 8,320 and has seen a growth of 6.17% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.8 years
Female: 41.8 years
Male: 41.7 years
There are 7,215 adults, (1,851 of whom are seniors) in Jenkins County.
Female: 3,823 (43.9%)
Male: 4,888 (56.1%)
The racial composition of Jenkins County includes 54.94% White, 37.13% Black or African American, 3.73% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,786 | 54.94% |
| Black or African American | 3,234 | 37.13% |
| Two or more races | 361 | 4.14% |
| Other race | 325 | 3.73% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.06% |
Jenkins County's average per capita income is $30,773. Household income levels show a median of $44,389. The poverty rate stands at 22.85%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $56,084 | - |
| Families | $54,939 | $74,165 |
| Households | $44,389 | $60,219 |
| Non Families | $20,341 | $35,364 |
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