Jenkins County, Georgia

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 8,674

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    Jenkins County is a small rural county in Georgia with a population of 8,674. The median household income is $36,906, 43% below the national average. The poverty rate is 23.6%, median home value is $81,100, and 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 68% below the national average.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    8,674

    2023 estimate

    Rank #2593 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $36,906

    Household

    Rank #3096 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $81,100

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #3139 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    7.8%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #3210 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    46.7%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    1.4%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    3.4%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    5.0%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Georgia
    $60,488
    Jenkins County
    $36,906

    39% below Georgia avg·43% below national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Georgia
    17.4%
    Jenkins County
    23.6%

    36% below Georgia avg·57% below national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Georgia
    55.1%
    Jenkins County
    44.1%

    20% below Georgia avg·23% below national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $21,473

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    23.6%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    44.1%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Georgia
    $180,827
    Jenkins County
    $81,100

    55% below Georgia avg·61% below national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Georgia
    $927
    Jenkins County
    $544

    41% below Georgia avg·41% below national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Georgia
    70.2%
    Jenkins County
    87.4%

    24% above Georgia avg·20% above national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Georgia
    25.5%
    Jenkins County
    18.0%

    30% above Georgia avg·24% above national avg

    Housing Units

    4,427

    Households

    3,067

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.5

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $1,173

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    71.0%

    Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →

    25 min

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Georgia
    20.8%
    Jenkins County
    7.8%

    63% below Georgia avg·68% below national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Georgia
    85.3%
    Jenkins County
    81.1%

    5% below Georgia avg·8% below national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    15.1%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    22.1%

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