Jenkins County, GA
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Jenkins County Overview
8,704
TOTAL POPULATION
4,357
MALE POPULATION
4,347
FEMALE POPULATION
100.23
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.77
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$19,360
PER CAPITA INCOME
$47,541
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$31,463
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
13.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
86.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$4,244
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,094
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
42.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Jenkins County Area Codes
Race in Jenkins County
The most populous races in Jenkins County are White / Caucasian (4,985 | 57.3%), Black / African American (3,036 | 34.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (654 | 7.5%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Black / African American | 3,036 | 34.9% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 654 | 7.5% |
| Native / Alaskan | 2 | 0.0% |
| White / Caucasian | 4,985 | 57.3% |
| Two or more Races | 380 | 4.4% |
| Some other Race | 299 | 3.4% |
| Total | 8,704 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Jenkins County
The most populous ancestries reported in Jenkins County are English (893 | 10.3%), American (824 | 9.5%), Irish (470 | 5.4%), Central American (292 | 3.4%), and Guatemalan (277 | 3.2%), together accounting for 31.7% of all Jenkins County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 7 | 0.1% |
| American | 824 | 9.5% |
| Blackfeet | 14 | 0.2% |
| British | 22 | 0.3% |
| Central American | 292 | 3.4% |
| Cherokee | 12 | 0.1% |
| Colombian | 6 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 30 | 0.3% |
| English | 893 | 10.3% |
| European | 132 | 1.5% |
| French | 31 | 0.4% |
| German | 256 | 2.9% |
| Greek | 28 | 0.3% |
| Guatemalan | 277 | 3.2% |
| Honduran | 15 | 0.2% |
| Hungarian | 15 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 470 | 5.4% |
| Italian | 121 | 1.4% |
| Korean | 2 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 256 | 2.9% |
| Native Hawaiian | 7 | 0.1% |
| Portuguese | 11 | 0.1% |
| Puerto Rican | 100 | 1.1% |
| Scandinavian | 51 | 0.6% |
| Scotch-Irish | 73 | 0.8% |
| Scottish | 27 | 0.3% |
| South American | 6 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 7 | 0.1% |
| Yugoslavian | 34 | 0.4% | View All 29 Rows |
Immigrants in Jenkins County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Jenkins County came from Latin America (142 | 1.6%), Central America (135 | 1.5%), Mexico (76 | 0.9%), Guatemala (44 | 0.5%), and Austria (43 | 0.5%), together accounting for 5.0% of all Jenkins County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 9 | 0.1% |
| Austria | 43 | 0.5% |
| Central America | 135 | 1.5% |
| China | 7 | 0.1% |
| Colombia | 7 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 7 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 43 | 0.5% |
| Guatemala | 44 | 0.5% |
| Honduras | 15 | 0.2% |
| Latin America | 142 | 1.6% |
| Mexico | 76 | 0.9% |
| Philippines | 2 | 0.0% |
| South America | 7 | 0.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 2 | 0.0% |
| Western Europe | 43 | 0.5% | View All 15 Rows |
Sex and Age in Jenkins County
Sex and Age in Jenkins County
The most populous age groups in Jenkins County are 60 to 64 Years (770 | 17.7%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (402 | 9.2%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 213 (4.9%) | 53 (1.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 296 (6.8%) | 256 (5.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 330 (7.6%) | 266 (6.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 163 (3.7%) | 305 (7.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 110 (2.5%) | 105 (2.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 296 (6.8%) | 272 (6.3%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 174 (4.0%) | 168 (3.9%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 441 (10.1%) | 285 (6.6%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 251 (5.8%) | 402 (9.2%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 152 (3.5%) | 121 (2.8%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 392 (9.0%) | 250 (5.8%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 111 (2.5%) | 338 (7.8%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 770 (17.7%) | 333 (7.7%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 151 (3.5%) | 354 (8.1%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 229 (5.3%) | 377 (8.7%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 130 (3.0%) | 185 (4.3%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 15 (0.3%) | 157 (3.6%) |
| 85 Years and over | 133 (3.0%) | 120 (2.8%) |
| Total | 4,357 (100.0%) | 4,347 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Jenkins County
Median Family Size in Jenkins County
The median family size in Jenkins County is 3.13 persons per family, with single female/mother families (462 | 23.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.37 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (1,392 | 71.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.73 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,392 (71.8%) | 2.73 |
| Single Male/Father | 84 (4.3%) | 2.95 |
| Single Female/Mother | 462 (23.8%) | 4.37 |
| Total Families | 1,938 (100.0%) | 3.13 |
Median Household Size in Jenkins County
The median household size in Jenkins County is 2.40 persons per household, with single female/mother households (462 | 14.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.64 persons per household. non-family households (1,359 | 41.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,392 (42.2%) | 2.73 |
| Single Male/Father | 84 (2.5%) | 3.12 |
| Single Female/Mother | 462 (14.0%) | 4.64 |
| Non-family | 1,359 (41.2%) | 1.26 |
| Total Households | 3,297 (100.0%) | 2.40 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Jenkins County
Out of a total of 3,297 households in Jenkins County, 1,938 (58.8%) are family households, while 1,359 (41.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,047, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,129.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 1,129 (34.2%) |
| 2-Person Households | 1,047 (31.8%) | 102 (3.1%) |
| 3-Person Households | 240 (7.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 365 (11.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 286 (8.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 128 (3.9%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,938 (58.8%) | 1,359 (41.2%) |
Female Fertility in Jenkins County
Fertility by Age in Jenkins County
Average fertility rate in Jenkins County is 18.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 37.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 30 (100.0%) | 37.0 |
| Total | 30 (100.0%) | 18.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Jenkins County
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 30 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 30 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Jenkins County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 30 (100.0%) | 49.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 30 (100.0%) | 18.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Jenkins County
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 30 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 30 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income in Jenkins County
Income Overview in Jenkins County
Per Capita Income in Jenkins County is $19,360, while median incomes of families and households are $47,541 and $31,463 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 8,704 | $19,360 |
| Median Family Income | 1,938 | $47,541 |
| Mean Family Income | 1,938 | $61,504 |
| Median Household Income | 3,297 | $31,463 |
| Mean Household Income | 3,297 | $48,434 |
| Income Deficit | 1,938 | $4,244 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 8,704 | 13.94% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 8,704 | 86.06¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 8,704 | 0.48 |
Earnings by Sex in Jenkins County
Average Earnings in Jenkins County are $24,404, $27,884 for men and $23,997 for women, a difference of 13.9%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 1,721 (51.1%) | $27,884 |
| Female | 1,646 (48.9%) | $23,997 |
| Total | 3,367 (100.0%) | $24,404 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Jenkins County
The most common earnings brackets in Jenkins County are $5,000 to $7,499 for men (245 | 14.2%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (197 | 12.0%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 181 (10.5%) | 42 (2.5%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 50 (2.9%) | 27 (1.6%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 245 (14.2%) | 145 (8.8%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 69 (4.0%) | 17 (1.0%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 39 (2.3%) | 123 (7.5%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 96 (5.6%) | 108 (6.6%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 6 (0.4%) | 87 (5.3%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 78 (4.5%) | 15 (0.9%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 67 (3.9%) | 156 (9.5%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 2 (0.1%) | 172 (10.4%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 179 (10.4%) | 197 (12.0%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 170 (9.9%) | 24 (1.5%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 29 (1.7%) | 59 (3.6%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 70 (4.3%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 64 (3.7%) | 78 (4.7%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 9 (0.5%) | 11 (0.7%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 175 (10.2%) | 91 (5.5%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 92 (5.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 36 (2.1%) | 69 (4.2%) |
| $100,000+ | 134 (7.8%) | 155 (9.4%) |
| Total | 1,721 (100.0%) | 1,646 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Jenkins County
Average earnings in Jenkins County are $28,764 for men and $23,975 for women, a difference of 16.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $61,308, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,532. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,653, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,131.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $33,532 | $21,131 |
| High School Diploma | - | - |
| College or Associate's Degree | $35,556 | $22,108 |
| Bachelor's Degree | - | - |
| Graduate Degree | $61,308 | $56,479 |
| Total | $28,764 | $23,975 |
Family Income in Jenkins County
Family Income Brackets in Jenkins County
According to the Jenkins County family income data, there are 502 families falling into the $15,000 to $24,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.9% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 8 families (0.4%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 35 | 1.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 17 | 0.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 502 | 25.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 242 | 12.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 291 | 15.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 302 | 15.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 246 | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 202 | 10.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 91 | 4.7% |
| $200,000+ | 8 | 0.4% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Jenkins County
3-person families (292 | 15.1%) account for the highest median family income in Jenkins County with $61,231 per family, while 3-person families (292 | 15.1%) have the highest median income of $20,410 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 1,068 (55.1%) | $31,852 |
| 3-Person Families | 292 (15.1%) | $61,231 |
| 4-Person Families | 292 (15.1%) | $0 |
| 5-Person Families | 286 (14.8%) | $49,979 |
| 6-Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| Total | 1,938 (100.0%) | $47,541 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Jenkins County
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 445 (23.0%) | $30,704 |
| 1 Earner | 732 (37.8%) | $0 |
| 2 Earners | 714 (36.8%) | $69,357 |
| 3+ Earners | 47 (2.4%) | $79,306 |
| Total | 1,938 (100.0%) | $47,541 |
Household Income in Jenkins County
Household Income Brackets in Jenkins County
With 821 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Jenkins County, accounting for 24.9% of all households. In contrast, only 7 households (0.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 274 | 8.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 270 | 8.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 821 | 24.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 429 | 13.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 468 | 14.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 336 | 10.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 254 | 7.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 349 | 10.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 92 | 2.8% |
| $200,000+ | 7 | 0.2% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Jenkins County
The median household income in Jenkins County is $31,463, with the highest median household income of $55,032 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 737 households (22.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $24,167, with 1,250 households (37.9%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 61 (1.8%) | $29,233 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 737 (22.4%) | $55,032 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 1,250 (37.9%) | $24,167 |
| 65+ Years | 1,249 (37.9%) | $30,406 |
| Total | 3,297 (100.0%) | $31,463 |
Poverty in Jenkins County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Jenkins County
With 32.3% poverty level for males and 24.1% for females among the residents of Jenkins County, under 5 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 116 males (84.7%) and 208 females (52.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 116 (84.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 Years | 134 (67.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 40 (21.6%) | 9 (5.3%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 39 (25.2%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 55 (24.4%) | 111 (48.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 208 (52.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 125 (25.2%) | 211 (32.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 55 (11.7%) | 25 (7.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 502 (62.7%) | 209 (31.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 118 (31.7%) | 164 (22.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 22 (8.5%) | 20 (4.5%) |
| Total | 1,167 (32.3%) | 996 (24.1%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Jenkins County
According to the poverty statistics in Jenkins County, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 21 (15.3%) | 53 (100.0%) |
| 5 Years | 66 (33.0%) | 101 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 145 (78.4%) | 161 (94.7%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 241 (100.0%) | 161 (100.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 26 (100.0%) | 116 (74.8%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 170 (75.6%) | 116 (51.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 203 (100.0%) | 189 (47.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 371 (74.8%) | 448 (68.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 416 (88.3%) | 333 (93.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 299 (37.3%) | 459 (68.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 254 (68.3%) | 551 (77.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 238 (91.5%) | 424 (95.5%) |
| Total | 2,450 (67.7%) | 3,140 (75.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Jenkins County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Jenkins County show that 20.6% or 287 of the total 1,392 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 31.2%, comprising of 277 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 612 (68.8%) | 277 (31.2%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 429 (97.7%) | 10 (2.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 64 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,105 (79.4%) | 287 (20.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Jenkins County
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 97 (43.3%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 25 (12.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 44 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 166 (35.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Jenkins County
The poverty data for Jenkins County shows that 287 of the married-couple family households (20.6%) and 166 of the single-parent households (30.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 277 households (31.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 44 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 277 (31.2%) | 97 (32.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 10 (2.3%) | 25 (12.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 44 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 287 (20.6%) | 166 (30.4%) |
Employment Characteristics in Jenkins County
Employment by Class of Employer in Jenkins County
Among the 2,859 employed individuals in Jenkins County, private company employees (1,400 | 49.0%), self-employed (not incorporated) (574 | 20.1%), and local government employees (358 | 12.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 1,400 | 49.0% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 161 | 5.6% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 574 | 20.1% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 136 | 4.8% |
| Local Government Employees | 358 | 12.5% |
| State Government Employees | 159 | 5.6% |
| Federal Government Employees | 71 | 2.5% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 2,859 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Jenkins County
According to the labor force statistics for Jenkins County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (7,262), 42.6% or 3,094 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 152 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 89.8% or 193 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 43.6% or 103 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 77 (17.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 193 (89.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 236 (41.5%) | 103 (43.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 211 (61.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 764 (55.4%) | 36 (4.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 646 (70.6%) | 13 (2.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 204 (45.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 555 (50.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 166 (14.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 41 (5.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,094 (42.6%) | 152 (4.9%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Jenkins County
According to labor force statistics for Jenkins County, 55.0% of individuals (2,616) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,756) are in the labor force, with 5.8% or 152 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.1% or 369 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.1% or 115 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 125 (18.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,425 (61.7%) | 187 (8.1%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 699 (51.4%) | 71 (5.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 369 (88.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,616 (55.0%) | 276 (5.8%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Jenkins County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jenkins County are Community & Social Service (355 | 12.1%), Management (321 | 10.9%), Education Instruction & Library (266 | 9.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (94 | 3.2%), and Legal Services & Support (71 | 2.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jenkins County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (91.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (75.6%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 181 (56.4%) | 140 (43.6%) |
| Business & Financial | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 82 (87.2%) | 12 (12.8%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 51 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 31 (72.1%) | 12 (27.9%) |
| Community & Social Service | 141 (39.7%) | 214 (60.3%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 65 (91.5%) | 6 (8.5%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 65 (24.4%) | 201 (75.6%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 0 (0.0%) | 52 (100.0%) |
| Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 404 (49.1%) | 418 (50.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,487 (50.6%) | 1,453 (49.4%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Jenkins County are Food Preparation & Serving (60 | 2.0%), Personal Care & Service (51 | 1.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (45 | 1.5%), Healthcare Support (42 | 1.4%), and Security & Protection (40 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Jenkins County, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 42 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 40 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 0 (0.0%) | 60 (100.0%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 45 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 51 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 85 (35.7%) | 153 (64.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,487 (50.6%) | 1,453 (49.4%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Jenkins County are Sales & Related (504 | 17.1%), and Office & Administration (415 | 14.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 255 (50.6%) | 249 (49.4%) |
| Office & Administration | 35 (8.4%) | 380 (91.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 290 (31.6%) | 629 (68.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,487 (50.6%) | 1,453 (49.4%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Jenkins County are Construction & Extraction (107 | 3.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (85 | 2.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (58 | 2.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 14 (24.1%) | 44 (75.9%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 107 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 85 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 206 (82.4%) | 44 (17.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,487 (50.6%) | 1,453 (49.4%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Jenkins County are Transportation (357 | 12.1%), Production (240 | 8.2%), and Material Moving (114 | 3.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 118 (49.2%) | 122 (50.8%) |
| Transportation | 321 (89.9%) | 36 (10.1%) |
| Material Moving | 63 (55.3%) | 51 (44.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 502 (70.6%) | 209 (29.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,487 (50.6%) | 1,453 (49.4%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Jenkins County
Employment Industries in Jenkins County
The major employment industries in Jenkins County include Retail Trade (402 | 13.7%), Educational Services (387 | 13.2%), Transportation & Warehousing (348 | 11.8%), Finance & Insurance (228 | 7.8%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (223 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Jenkins County
The Jenkins County industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Manufacturing (85.9%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 173 (79.7%) | 44 (20.3%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 151 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 20 (14.1%) | 122 (85.9%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 185 (46.0%) | 217 (54.0%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 321 (92.2%) | 27 (7.8%) |
| Utilities | 47 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 35 (83.3%) | 7 (16.7%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 228 (100.0%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 42 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 65 (91.5%) | 6 (8.5%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 31 (56.4%) | 24 (43.6%) |
| Educational Services | 79 (20.4%) | 308 (79.6%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 0 (0.0%) | 223 (100.0%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 31 (25.6%) | 90 (74.4%) |
| Public Administration | 40 (36.0%) | 71 (64.0%) |
| Total | 1,487 (50.6%) | 1,453 (49.4%) |
Education in Jenkins County
School Enrollment in Jenkins County
The most common levels of schooling among the 1,720 students in Jenkins County are middle school (415 | 24.1%), high school (393 | 22.9%), and elementary school (345 | 20.1%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 108 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 233 | 13.6% |
| Elementary School | 345 | 20.1% |
| Middle School | 415 | 24.1% |
| High School | 393 | 22.9% |
| College / Undergraduate | 193 | 11.2% |
| Graduate / Professional | 33 | 1.9% |
| Total | 1,720 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Jenkins County
Out of a total of 1,720 students who are enrolled in schools in Jenkins County, 241 (14.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,479 (86.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 97 (46.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 51 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 51 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 480 (91.2%) | 46 (8.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 508 (85.2%) | 88 (14.8%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 112 (53.6%) | 97 (46.4%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 153 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 37 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 133 (93.7%) | 9 (6.3%) |
| 35 Years and over | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,479 (86.0%) | 241 (14.0%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Jenkins County
Education (207 | 31.6%), arts & humanities (113 | 17.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (84 | 12.8%), literature & languages (65 | 9.9%), and business (63 | 9.6%) are the most common fields of study among 655 individuals in Jenkins County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 51 | 7.8% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 84 | 12.8% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 33 | 5.0% |
| Psychology | 0 | 0.0% |
| Social Sciences | 6 | 0.9% |
| Engineering | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 21 | 3.2% |
| Business | 63 | 9.6% |
| Education | 207 | 31.6% |
| Literature & Languages | 65 | 9.9% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 12 | 1.8% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
| Communications | 0 | 0.0% |
| Arts & Humanities | 113 | 17.2% |
| Total | 655 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Jenkins County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Jenkins County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Jenkins County are males with 2 vehicles (829, accounting for 57.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (459, making up 58.6%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 14 (1.0%) | 80 (5.7%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 109 (7.5%) | 287 (20.3%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 829 (57.4%) | 459 (32.5%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 201 (13.9%) | 293 (20.7%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 119 (8.2%) | 172 (12.2%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 173 (12.0%) | 123 (8.7%) |
| Total | 1,445 (100.0%) | 1,414 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Jenkins County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Jenkins County are 10 to 14 minutes (588 commuters, 23.2%), 5 to 9 minutes (429 commuters, 17.0%), and less than 5 minutes (304 commuters, 12.0%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 304 | 12.0% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 429 | 17.0% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 588 | 23.2% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 167 | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 91 | 3.6% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 190 | 7.5% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 156 | 6.2% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 56 | 2.2% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 134 | 5.3% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 84 | 3.3% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 139 | 5.5% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 193 | 7.6% |
Commute Time by Sex in Jenkins County
The most common commute times in Jenkins County are 10 to 14 minutes (326 commuters, 27.9%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (262 commuters, 19.2%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 161 (13.8%) | 143 (10.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 194 (16.6%) | 235 (17.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 326 (27.9%) | 262 (19.2%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 82 (7.0%) | 85 (6.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 11 (0.9%) | 80 (5.9%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 84 (7.2%) | 106 (7.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 60 (5.1%) | 96 (7.0%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 40 (3.4%) | 16 (1.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 134 (9.8%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 14 (1.2%) | 70 (5.1%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 46 (3.9%) | 93 (6.8%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 150 (12.8%) | 43 (3.2%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Jenkins County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Jenkins County are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (263, 22.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (342, 25.1%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 263 (22.5%) | 11 (0.8%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 96 (8.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 80 (6.9%) | 47 (3.5%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 97 (8.3%) | 181 (13.3%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 235 (20.1%) | 135 (9.9%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 61 (5.2%) | 342 (25.1%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 92 (7.9%) | 256 (18.8%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 103 (8.8%) | 183 (13.4%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 17 (1.5%) | 12 (0.9%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 14 (1.2%) | 29 (2.1%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 35 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 19 (1.6%) | 105 (7.7%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 56 (4.8%) | 62 (4.5%) |
| Total | 1,168 (100.0%) | 1,363 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Jenkins County
Occupancy by Ownership in Jenkins County
Of the total 3,297 dwellings in Jenkins County, owner-occupied units account for 2,729 (82.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 568 (17.2%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 2,729 | 82.8% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 568 | 17.2% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 3,297 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Jenkins County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 1,129 | 34.2% |
| 2-Person Household | 1,149 | 34.8% |
| 3-Person Household | 240 | 7.3% |
| 4+ Person Household | 779 | 23.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,297 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Jenkins County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 896 (79.4%) | 233 (20.6%) |
| 2-Person Household | 984 (85.6%) | 165 (14.4%) |
| 3-Person Household | 163 (67.9%) | 77 (32.1%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 686 (88.1%) | 93 (11.9%) |
| Total Housing Units | 2,729 (82.8%) | 568 (17.2%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Jenkins County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 418 (64.8%) | 227 (35.2%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,080 (91.1%) | 106 (8.9%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 915 (86.8%) | 139 (13.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 316 (76.7%) | 96 (23.3%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Jenkins County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 162 | 4.9% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 636 | 19.3% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 413 | 12.5% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 837 | 25.4% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 691 | 21.0% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 328 | 10.0% |
| 85 Years and Over | 230 | 7.0% |
| Total | 3,297 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Jenkins County
Median Income by Occupancy in Jenkins County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 2,729 (82.8%) | $34,173 |
| Renter-Occupied | 568 (17.2%) | $26,458 |
| Average | 3,297 (100.0%) | $31,463 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Jenkins County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 62 (2.3%) | 35 (6.2%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 178 (6.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 131 (4.8%) | 141 (24.8%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 447 (16.4%) | 65 (11.4%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 272 (10.0%) | 36 (6.3%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 296 (10.8%) | 131 (23.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 428 (15.7%) | 41 (7.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 247 (9.0%) | 88 (15.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 253 (9.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 348 (12.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 67 (2.5%) | 31 (5.5%) |
| Total | 2,729 (100.0%) | 568 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Jenkins County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 718 (26.3%) | 62 (10.9%) |
| $300 to $499 | 969 (35.5%) | 59 (10.4%) |
| $500 to $799 | 431 (15.8%) | 225 (39.6%) |
| $800 to $999 | 145 (5.3%) | 62 (10.9%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 287 (10.5%) | 70 (12.3%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 21 (0.8%) | 31 (5.5%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 100 (3.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 47 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 11 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,729 (100.0%) | 568 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Jenkins County
Housing Structures in Jenkins County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 2,131 | 64.6% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 12 | 0.4% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 42 | 1.3% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 31 | 0.9% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 55 | 1.7% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 1,026 | 31.1% |
| Total | 3,297 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Jenkins County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,926 (90.4%) | 205 (9.6%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 42 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 11 (35.5%) | 20 (64.5%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 55 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 792 (77.2%) | 234 (22.8%) |
| Total | 2,729 (82.8%) | 568 (17.2%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Jenkins County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 31 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 13 (0.5%) | 31 (5.5%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 784 (28.7%) | 436 (76.8%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 1,405 (51.5%) | 83 (14.6%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 496 (18.2%) | 18 (3.2%) |
| Total | 2,729 (100.0%) | 568 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Jenkins County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 338 (12.4%) | 54 (9.5%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 151 (5.5%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| Electricity | 2,120 (77.7%) | 513 (90.3%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 31 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 68 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 21 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,729 (100.0%) | 568 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Jenkins County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 50 (1.8%) | 169 (29.7%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 694 (25.4%) | 227 (40.0%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,245 (45.6%) | 141 (24.8%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 740 (27.1%) | 31 (5.5%) |
| Total | 2,729 (100.0%) | 568 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Jenkins County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Jenkins County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 2,112 | 617 |
| Median Property Value | $54,100 | $154,300 |
| Median Household Income | $27,733 | $0 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $329 | $11 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $649 | $44 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Jenkins County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 1,023 (48.4%) | 24 (3.9%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 618 (29.3%) | 134 (21.7%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 371 (17.6%) | 339 (54.9%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 65 (3.1%) | 73 (11.8%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 35 (1.7%) | 47 (7.6%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,112 (100.0%) | 617 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Jenkins County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 240 (11.4%) | 11 (1.8%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 788 (37.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 269 (12.7%) | 62 (10.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 236 (11.2%) | 27 (4.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 173 (8.2%) | 192 (31.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 151 (7.1%) | 74 (12.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 188 (8.9%) | 102 (16.5%) |
| $150,000 or more | 67 (3.2%) | 160 (25.9%) |
| Total | 2,112 (100.0%) | 617 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Jenkins County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 1,124 (53.2%) | 56,763 (9,199.8%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 461 (21.8%) | 202 (32.7%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 212 (10.0%) | 211 (34.2%) |
| 4.0x or more | 307 (14.5%) | 32 (5.2%) |
| Total | 2,112 (100.0%) | 617 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Jenkins County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 1,171 (55.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 707 (33.5%) | 195 (31.6%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 176 (8.3%) | 185 (30.0%) |
| Total | 2,112 (100.0%) | 617 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Jenkins County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jenkins County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 567 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,047 (90.4%) | 111 (9.6%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 346 (71.5%) | 138 (28.5%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 222 (47.6%) | 244 (52.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 797 (69.0%) | 358 (31.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 779 (94.0%) | 50 (6.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 941 (64.1%) | 528 (35.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,087 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 704 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6,490 (82.0%) | 1,429 (18.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Jenkins County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 567 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,047 (90.4%) | 111 (9.6%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 346 (71.5%) | 138 (28.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Jenkins County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 1,617 (68.9%) | 730 (31.1%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 2,179 (89.9%) | 244 (10.1%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 773 (67.7%) | 369 (32.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 679 (88.8%) | 86 (11.2%) |
| $100,000 and over | 1,242 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jenkins County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 504 (88.9%) | 63 (11.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 687 (59.3%) | 360 (31.1%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 115 (23.8%) | 231 (47.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 107 (23.0%) | 115 (24.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 73 (6.3%) | 724 (62.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 210 (25.3%) | 592 (71.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 409 (27.8%) | 556 (37.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,071 (98.5%) | 453 (41.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 704 (100.0%) | 435 (61.8%) |
| Total | 3,880 (49.0%) | 3,529 (44.6%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Jenkins County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 112 (17.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 591 (33.4%) | 221 (13.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 252 (67.7%) | 168 (23.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 183 (70.4%) | 211 (47.5%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Jenkins County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 70 (4.0%) | 14 (0.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 22 (5.9%) | 22 (3.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 139 (53.5%) | 117 (26.4%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 60 (3.4%) | 18 (1.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 29 (7.8%) | 26 (3.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 24 (9.2%) | 122 (27.5%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 92 (14.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 209 (11.8%) | 172 (10.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 12 (3.2%) | 48 (6.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 37 (14.2%) | 45 (10.1%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (3.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 464 (26.2%) | 63 (3.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 215 (57.8%) | 164 (22.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 157 (60.4%) | 62 (14.0%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 92 (14.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 144 (8.1%) | 14 (0.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 119 (32.0%) | 66 (9.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 47 (10.6%) |
Technology Access in Jenkins County
Computing Device Access in Jenkins County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 1,990 | 60.4% |
| Smartphone | 2,489 | 75.5% |
| Tablet | 1,331 | 40.4% |
| No Computing Device | 540 | 16.4% |
| Total | 3,297 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Jenkins County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 1,187 | 36.0% |
| Cellular Data Only | 615 | 18.6% |
| Satellite Internet | 456 | 13.8% |
| No Internet | 1,099 | 33.3% |
| Total | 3,297 | 100.0% |
Jenkins County Summary
Jenkins County is located in the east-central part of the state of Georgia, in the United States. It is part of the Augusta-Richmond County Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Millen. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,340.
History
Jenkins County was created in 1905 from parts of Bulloch, Emanuel, and Screven counties. It was named for the first Confederate general to die in the Civil War, General Albert Sidney Johnston.
Geography
Jenkins County is located in the east-central part of the state of Georgia. It is bordered by Bulloch County to the north, Emanuel County to the east, Screven County to the south, and Burke County to the west. The county has a total area of 441 square miles, of which 439 square miles is land and 2 square miles (0.5%) is water.
The county is located in the Ogeechee River basin and is drained by the Ogeechee River and its tributaries. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part. The highest point in the county is located in the northern part, at an elevation of 545 feet above sea level.
Economy
The economy of Jenkins County is largely based on agriculture. The county is home to several large farms, which produce a variety of crops, including cotton, corn, soybeans, and peanuts. The county also has a thriving timber industry, with several sawmills located in the area.
In addition to agriculture and timber, Jenkins County also has a growing manufacturing sector. The county is home to several factories, including a paper mill, a textile mill, and a furniture factory.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 8,340 people, 3,093 households, and 2,097 families living in the county. The population density was 19 people per square mile. There were 3,541 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 68.3% White, 28.2% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. 2.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,945, and the median income for a family was $37,917. The per capita income for the county was $15,845. About 19.2% of families and 22.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 20.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Jenkins County?
Total Population of Jenkins County is 8,704.
What is the Total Male Population of Jenkins County?
Total Male Population of Jenkins County is 4,357.
What is the Total Female Population of Jenkins County?
Total Female Population of Jenkins County is 4,347.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Jenkins County?
There are 100.23 Males per 100 Females in Jenkins County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Jenkins County?
There are 99.77 Females per 100 Males in Jenkins County.
What is the Median Population Age in Jenkins County?
Median Population Age in Jenkins County is 44.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Jenkins County
Average Family Size in Jenkins County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Jenkins County
Average Household Size in Jenkins County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Jenkins County?
Per Capita income in Jenkins County is $19,360.
What is the Median Family Income in Jenkins County?
Median Family Income in Jenkins County is $47,541.
What is the Median Household income in Jenkins County?
Median Household Income in Jenkins County is $31,463.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Jenkins County?
Income or Wage Gap in Jenkins County is 13.9%.
Women in Jenkins County earn 86.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Jenkins County?
Family Income Deficit in Jenkins County is $4,244.
Families that are below poverty line in Jenkins County earn $4,244 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Jenkins County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Jenkins County is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Jenkins County?
There are 3,094 People in the Labor Forcein in Jenkins County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Jenkins County?
42.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Jenkins County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Jenkins County?
Unemployment Rate in Jenkins County is 4.9%.