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Jenkins Overview

$19,083
PER CAPITA INCOME
$32,222
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$26,500
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
15.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
85.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$14,448
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.52
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,862
TOTAL POPULATION
987
MALE POPULATION
875
FEMALE POPULATION
112.80
MALES / 100 FEMALES
88.65
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
770
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
51.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
17.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Income in Jenkins

Income Overview in Jenkins

Per Capita Income in Jenkins is $19,083, while median incomes of families and households are $32,222 and $26,500 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,862$19,083
Median Family Income434$32,222
Mean Family Income434$56,202
Median Household Income766$26,500
Mean Household Income766$44,473
Income Deficit434$14,448
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,86215.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,86285.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,8620.52

Earnings by Sex in Jenkins

Average Earnings in Jenkins are $20,313, $19,375 for men and $22,794 for women, a difference of 15.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Jenkins
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male437 (61.8%)$19,375
Female270 (38.2%)$22,794
Total707 (100.0%)$20,313

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Jenkins

The most common earnings brackets in Jenkins are $10,000 to $12,499 for men (105 | 24.0%) and $65,000 to $74,999 for women (42 | 15.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Jenkins
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less28 (6.4%)26 (9.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99915 (3.4%)30 (11.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49922 (5.0%)14 (5.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9993 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499105 (24.0%)17 (6.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99912 (2.8%)4 (1.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49920 (4.6%)18 (6.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99918 (4.1%)20 (7.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4998 (1.8%)4 (1.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99938 (8.7%)17 (6.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9996 (1.4%)28 (10.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)9 (3.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9995 (1.1%)16 (5.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9994 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99921 (4.8%)6 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99936 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99917 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9993 (0.7%)42 (15.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99976 (17.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)19 (7.0%)
Total437 (100.0%)270 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Jenkins

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Jenkins
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$12,000$0
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$96,056$66,339
Graduate Degree--
Total--

Family Income in Jenkins

Family Income Brackets in Jenkins

According to the Jenkins family income data, there are 94 families falling into the $15,000 to $24,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Jenkins
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0006915.9%
$10,000 to $14,999184.1%
$15,000 to $24,9999421.7%
$25,000 to $34,9995312.2%
$35,000 to $49,999409.2%
$50,000 to $74,9994410.1%
$75,000 to $99,99992.1%
$100,000 to $149,9995713.1%
$150,000 to $199,9995011.5%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Jenkins

3-person families (83 | 19.1%) account for the highest median family income in Jenkins with $36,528 per family, while 2-person families (229 | 52.8%) have the highest median income of $12,898 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Jenkins
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families229 (52.8%)$25,795
3-Person Families83 (19.1%)$36,528
4-Person Families50 (11.5%)$33,000
5-Person Families45 (10.4%)$0
6-Person Families27 (6.2%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total434 (100.0%)$32,222

Family Income by Number of Earners in Jenkins

Family Income by Number of Earners in Jenkins
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners134 (30.9%)$15,357
1 Earner164 (37.8%)$22,250
2 Earners121 (27.9%)$116,625
3+ Earners15 (3.5%)$0
Total434 (100.0%)$32,222

Household Income in Jenkins

Household Income Brackets in Jenkins

With 153 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Jenkins, accounting for 20.0% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Jenkins
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0009312.1%
$10,000 to $14,99912516.3%
$15,000 to $24,99915320.0%
$25,000 to $34,9998310.8%
$35,000 to $49,99911014.4%
$50,000 to $74,999729.4%
$75,000 to $99,99991.2%
$100,000 to $149,999719.3%
$150,000 to $199,999506.5%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Jenkins

The median household income in Jenkins is $26,500, with the highest median household income of $45,938 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 207 households (27.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 30 households (3.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Jenkins
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years30 (3.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years241 (31.5%)$21,771
45 to 64 Years288 (37.6%)$0
65+ Years207 (27.0%)$45,938
Total766 (100.0%)$26,500

Poverty in Jenkins

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Jenkins

With 32.9% poverty level for males and 44.8% for females among the residents of Jenkins, 16 and 17 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 11 males (84.6%) and 13 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Jenkins
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years31 (29.8%)13 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years10 (35.7%)45 (93.8%)
12 to 14 Years13 (23.2%)17 (19.3%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years11 (84.6%)15 (65.2%)
18 to 24 Years53 (44.9%)23 (34.3%)
25 to 34 Years84 (44.0%)78 (85.7%)
35 to 44 Years58 (38.4%)20 (20.0%)
45 to 54 Years22 (40.0%)37 (67.3%)
55 to 64 Years39 (33.1%)97 (48.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)9 (8.6%)
75 Years and over4 (8.9%)13 (21.0%)
Total325 (32.9%)392 (44.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Jenkins

According to the poverty statistics in Jenkins, males aged 15 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 91.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Jenkins
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years73 (70.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years18 (64.3%)3 (6.2%)
12 to 14 Years43 (76.8%)71 (80.7%)
15 Years1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years2 (15.4%)8 (34.8%)
18 to 24 Years65 (55.1%)44 (65.7%)
25 to 34 Years107 (56.0%)13 (14.3%)
35 to 44 Years93 (61.6%)80 (80.0%)
45 to 54 Years33 (60.0%)18 (32.7%)
55 to 64 Years79 (66.9%)102 (51.3%)
65 to 74 Years107 (100.0%)95 (91.3%)
75 Years and over41 (91.1%)49 (79.0%)
Total662 (67.1%)483 (55.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Jenkins

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Jenkins show that 20.0% or 57 of the total 285 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 50.8%, comprising of 30 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Jenkins
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children154 (85.1%)27 (14.9%)
1 or 2 Children29 (49.1%)30 (50.8%)
3 or 4 Children45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total228 (80.0%)57 (20.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Jenkins

According to the poverty data in Jenkins, 50.0% or 33 single-father households and 78.3% or 65 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 households (65.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Jenkins
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children18 (41.9%)4 (23.5%)
1 or 2 Children15 (65.2%)34 (87.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (50.0%)65 (78.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Jenkins

The poverty data for Jenkins shows that 57 of the married-couple family households (20.0%) and 98 of the single-parent households (65.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 households (50.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Jenkins
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children27 (14.9%)22 (36.7%)
1 or 2 Children30 (50.8%)49 (79.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total57 (20.0%)98 (65.8%)

Race in Jenkins

The most populous races in Jenkins are White / Caucasian (1,785 | 95.9%), Two or more Races (71 | 3.8%), and Black / African American (6 | 0.3%).
Race in Jenkins
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American60.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,78595.9%
Two or more Races713.8%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,862100.0%

Ancestry in Jenkins

The most populous ancestries reported in Jenkins are Irish (394 | 21.2%), German (250 | 13.4%), Scottish (160 | 8.6%), American (116 | 6.2%), and English (115 | 6.2%), together accounting for 55.6% of all Jenkins residents.
Ancestry in Jenkins
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1166.2%
British60.3%
Cherokee392.1%
Dutch1085.8%
English1156.2%
European221.2%
French372.0%
German25013.4%
Irish39421.2%
Italian221.2%
Nigerian50.3%
Scotch-Irish271.5%
Scottish1608.6%
Subsaharan African50.3%
Welsh50.3%
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Immigrants in Jenkins

Immigrants in Jenkins
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Jenkins

Sex and Age in Jenkins

The most populous age groups in Jenkins are 20 to 24 Years (106 | 10.7%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (124 | 14.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Jenkins
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years104 (10.5%)13 (1.5%)
5 to 9 Years19 (1.9%)63 (7.2%)
10 to 14 Years65 (6.6%)98 (11.2%)
15 to 19 Years26 (2.6%)43 (4.9%)
20 to 24 Years106 (10.7%)47 (5.4%)
25 to 29 Years105 (10.6%)44 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years86 (8.7%)47 (5.4%)
35 to 39 Years60 (6.1%)48 (5.5%)
40 to 44 Years91 (9.2%)52 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years20 (2.0%)24 (2.7%)
50 to 54 Years35 (3.5%)31 (3.5%)
55 to 59 Years71 (7.2%)124 (14.2%)
60 to 64 Years47 (4.8%)75 (8.6%)
65 to 69 Years26 (2.6%)74 (8.5%)
70 to 74 Years81 (8.2%)30 (3.4%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)13 (1.5%)
80 to 84 Years21 (2.1%)40 (4.6%)
85 Years and over24 (2.4%)9 (1.0%)
Total987 (100.0%)875 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Jenkins

Median Family Size in Jenkins

The median family size in Jenkins is 3.31 persons per family, with single female/mother families (83 | 19.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.36 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (66 | 15.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.55 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Jenkins
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple285 (65.7%)3.18
Single Male/Father66 (15.2%)2.55
Single Female/Mother83 (19.1%)4.36
Total Families434 (100.0%)3.31

Median Household Size in Jenkins

The median household size in Jenkins is 2.42 persons per household, with single female/mother households (83 | 10.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.47 persons per household. non-family households (332 | 43.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Jenkins
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple285 (37.2%)3.18
Single Male/Father66 (8.6%)2.92
Single Female/Mother83 (10.8%)4.47
Non-family332 (43.3%)1.15
Total Households766 (100.0%)2.42

Household Size by Marriage Status in Jenkins

Out of a total of 766 households in Jenkins, 434 (56.7%) are family households, while 332 (43.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 200, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 303.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Jenkins
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-303 (39.6%)
2-Person Households200 (26.1%)21 (2.7%)
3-Person Households110 (14.4%)8 (1.0%)
4-Person Households52 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households45 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households27 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total434 (56.7%)332 (43.3%)

Female Fertility in Jenkins

Fertility by Age in Jenkins

Average fertility rate in Jenkins is 38.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 87.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Jenkins
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years12 (100.0%)87.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total12 (100.0%)38.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Jenkins

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Jenkins
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Jenkins

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Jenkins
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma12 (100.0%)83.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total12 (100.0%)38.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Jenkins

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Jenkins
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Jenkins

Employment by Class of Employer in Jenkins

Among the 636 employed individuals in Jenkins, private company employees (261 | 41.0%), local government employees (101 | 15.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (98 | 15.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Jenkins
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees26141.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)203.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)9815.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations6510.2%
Local Government Employees10115.9%
State Government Employees284.4%
Federal Government Employees457.1%
Unpaid Family Workers182.8%
Total636100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Jenkins

According to the labor force statistics for Jenkins, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,499), 51.4% or 770 individuals are in the labor force, with 17.0% or 131 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 87.6% or 220 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 62.9% or 22 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Jenkins
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years35 (51.5%)22 (62.9%)
20 to 24 Years120 (78.4%)37 (30.8%)
25 to 29 Years91 (61.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years113 (85.0%)34 (30.1%)
35 to 44 Years220 (87.6%)33 (15.0%)
45 to 54 Years35 (31.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years71 (36.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years32 (26.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years45 (21.3%)5 (11.1%)
75 Years and over9 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total770 (51.4%)131 (17.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Jenkins

According to labor force statistics for Jenkins, 58.5% of individuals (562) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (960) are in the labor force, with 11.9% or 67 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 80.8% or 101 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 26.8% or 15 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Jenkins
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School56 (38.4%)39 (26.8%)
High School Diploma194 (45.8%)114 (26.8%)
College / Associate Degree211 (79.6%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher101 (80.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total562 (58.5%)114 (11.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Jenkins

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jenkins are Health Diagnosing & Treating (68 | 10.6%), Health Technologists (65 | 10.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (45 | 7.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (45 | 7.0%), and Management (20 | 3.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Jenkins

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jenkins, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Jenkins
OccupationMaleFemale
Management14 (70.0%)6 (30.0%)
Business & Financial4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 6 (35.3%)11 (64.7%)
Education, Arts & Media6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)68 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)65 (100.0%)
Total (Category)69 (44.8%)85 (55.2%)
Total (Overall)394 (61.6%)246 (38.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Jenkins are Cleaning & Maintenance (77 | 12.0%), Healthcare Support (45 | 7.0%), Security & Protection (17 | 2.7%), Law Enforcement (16 | 2.5%), and Personal Care & Service (11 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Jenkins

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Jenkins, 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 Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (73.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (5.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Jenkins
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support12 (26.7%)33 (73.3%)
Security & Protection17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance73 (94.8%)4 (5.2%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Total (Category)108 (69.2%)48 (30.8%)
Total (Overall)394 (61.6%)246 (38.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Jenkins are Sales & Related (135 | 21.1%), and Office & Administration (40 | 6.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Jenkins

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Jenkins
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related66 (48.9%)69 (51.1%)
Office & Administration8 (20.0%)32 (80.0%)
Total (Category)74 (42.3%)101 (57.7%)
Total (Overall)394 (61.6%)246 (38.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Jenkins are , and Construction & Extraction (79 | 12.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Jenkins

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Jenkins
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction73 (92.4%)6 (7.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)73 (92.4%)6 (7.6%)
Total (Overall)394 (61.6%)246 (38.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Jenkins are Production (49 | 7.7%), Material Moving (21 | 3.3%), and Transportation (6 | 0.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Jenkins

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Jenkins
OccupationMaleFemale
Production49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving15 (71.4%)6 (28.6%)
Total (Category)70 (92.1%)6 (7.9%)
Total (Overall)394 (61.6%)246 (38.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Jenkins

Employment Industries in Jenkins

The major employment industries in Jenkins include Retail Trade (112 | 17.5%), Construction (109 | 17.0%), Administrative & Support (79 | 12.3%), Educational Services (71 | 11.1%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (66 | 10.3%).
Employment Industries in Jenkins

Employment Industries by Sex in Jenkins

The Jenkins industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Jenkins
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction97 (89.0%)12 (11.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Wholesale Trade8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade66 (58.9%)46 (41.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance12 (66.7%)6 (33.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support77 (97.5%)2 (2.5%)
Educational Services11 (15.5%)60 (84.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance12 (18.2%)54 (81.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services2 (13.3%)13 (86.7%)
Public Administration24 (60.0%)16 (40.0%)
Total394 (61.6%)246 (38.4%)

Education in Jenkins

School Enrollment in Jenkins

The most common levels of schooling among the 371 students in Jenkins are middle school (93 | 25.1%), high school (91 | 24.5%), and nursery / preschool (71 | 19.1%).
School Enrollment in Jenkins
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool7119.1%
Kindergarten338.9%
Elementary School6517.5%
Middle School9325.1%
High School9124.5%
College / Undergraduate184.9%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total371100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Jenkins

Out of a total of 371 students who are enrolled in schools in Jenkins, 18 (4.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 353 (95.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8 (9.8% 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 71 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Jenkins
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old74 (90.2%)8 (9.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds155 (95.1%)8 (4.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds35 (94.6%)2 (5.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total353 (95.1%)18 (4.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Jenkins

Science & technology (68 | 39.1%), physical & health sciences (45 | 25.9%), psychology (20 | 11.5%), business (13 | 7.5%), and computers & mathematics (6 | 3.5%) are the most common fields of study among 174 individuals in Jenkins who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Jenkins
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics63.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences4525.9%
Psychology2011.5%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering52.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology6839.1%
Business137.5%
Education52.9%
Literature & Languages63.5%
Liberal Arts & History21.1%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities42.3%
Total174100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Jenkins

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Jenkins

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Jenkins are males with 1 vehicle (98, accounting for 24.9%) and females with 1 vehicle (110, making up 40.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Jenkins
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle12 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle98 (24.9%)110 (45.5%)
2 Vehicles92 (23.4%)46 (19.0%)
3 Vehicles81 (20.6%)30 (12.4%)
4 Vehicles55 (14.0%)50 (20.7%)
5 or more Vehicles56 (14.2%)6 (2.5%)
Total394 (100.0%)242 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Jenkins

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Jenkins are 15 to 19 minutes (102 commuters, 21.7%), 5 to 9 minutes (84 commuters, 17.8%), and 20 to 24 minutes (53 commuters, 11.3%).
Commute Time in Jenkins
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes234.9%
5 to 9 Minutes8417.8%
10 to 14 Minutes306.4%
15 to 19 Minutes10221.7%
20 to 24 Minutes5311.3%
25 to 29 Minutes326.8%
30 to 34 Minutes337.0%
35 to 39 Minutes326.8%
40 to 44 Minutes5311.3%
45 to 59 Minutes173.6%
60 to 89 Minutes40.9%
90 or more Minutes81.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Jenkins

The most common commute times in Jenkins are 5 to 9 minutes (46 commuters, 18.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (62 commuters, 27.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Jenkins
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes23 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes46 (18.5%)38 (17.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes12 (4.8%)18 (8.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes40 (16.1%)62 (27.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes36 (14.5%)17 (7.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes2 (0.8%)30 (13.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes8 (3.2%)25 (11.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes29 (11.7%)3 (1.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes30 (12.1%)23 (10.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes10 (4.0%)7 (3.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes4 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes8 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Jenkins

The most frequent times of departure to work in Jenkins are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (45, 18.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (69, 30.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Jenkins
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM4 (1.6%)16 (7.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM25 (10.1%)12 (5.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM36 (14.5%)3 (1.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM12 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM44 (17.7%)35 (15.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM22 (8.9%)69 (30.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM27 (10.9%)24 (10.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM8 (3.2%)17 (7.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM13 (5.2%)11 (4.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM12 (4.8%)11 (4.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM45 (18.1%)25 (11.2%)
Total248 (100.0%)223 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Jenkins

Occupancy by Ownership in Jenkins

Of the total 766 dwellings in Jenkins, owner-occupied units account for 454 (59.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 312 (40.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Jenkins
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units45459.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units31240.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units766100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Jenkins

Occupancy by Household Size in Jenkins
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household30339.6%
2-Person Household22128.8%
3-Person Household11815.4%
4+ Person Household12416.2%
Total Housing Units766100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Jenkins

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Jenkins
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household138 (45.5%)165 (54.5%)
2-Person Household150 (67.9%)71 (32.1%)
3-Person Household91 (77.1%)27 (22.9%)
4+ Person Household75 (60.5%)49 (39.5%)
Total Housing Units454 (59.3%)312 (40.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Jenkins

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Jenkins
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School96 (67.6%)46 (32.4%)
High School Diploma180 (61.6%)112 (38.4%)
College/Associate Degree102 (42.5%)138 (57.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher76 (82.6%)16 (17.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Jenkins

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Jenkins
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years13017.0%
35 to 44 Years14118.4%
45 to 54 Years638.2%
55 to 64 Years22529.4%
65 to 74 Years13117.1%
75 to 84 Years435.6%
85 Years and Over334.3%
Total766100.0%

Housing Finances in Jenkins

Median Income by Occupancy in Jenkins

Median Income by Occupancy in Jenkins
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied454 (59.3%)$41,250
Renter-Occupied312 (40.7%)$17,422
Average766 (100.0%)$26,500

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Jenkins

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Jenkins
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00031 (6.8%)27 (8.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99930 (6.6%)5 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $14,99932 (7.0%)93 (29.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99956 (12.3%)54 (17.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99916 (3.5%)27 (8.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99939 (8.6%)44 (14.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99984 (18.5%)26 (8.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99950 (11.0%)22 (7.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99957 (12.6%)14 (4.5%)
$150,000 or more50 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total454 (100.0%)312 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Jenkins

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Jenkins
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300115 (25.3%)34 (10.9%)
$300 to $499121 (26.7%)54 (17.3%)
$500 to $79993 (20.5%)79 (25.3%)
$800 to $99918 (4.0%)28 (9.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49948 (10.6%)14 (4.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99957 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4992 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total454 (100.0%)312 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Jenkins

Housing Structures in Jenkins

Housing Structures in Jenkins
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached49865.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments30.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments131.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments233.0%
10 or more Apartments9011.7%
Mobile Home / Other13918.1%
Total766100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Jenkins

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Jenkins
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached315 (63.2%)183 (36.7%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)90 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other139 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total454 (59.3%)312 (40.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Jenkins

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Jenkins
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms4 (0.9%)89 (28.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms166 (36.6%)57 (18.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms155 (34.1%)76 (24.4%)
8 or more Rooms129 (28.4%)90 (28.8%)
Total454 (100.0%)312 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Jenkins

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Jenkins
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas3 (0.7%)7 (2.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas44 (9.7%)15 (4.8%)
Electricity380 (83.7%)275 (88.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)15 (4.8%)
Coal or Coke5 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels13 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used9 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total454 (100.0%)312 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Jenkins

Household Vehicle Usage in Jenkins
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle43 (9.5%)33 (10.6%)
1 Vehicle167 (36.8%)160 (51.3%)
2 Vehicles109 (24.0%)87 (27.9%)
3 or more Vehicles135 (29.7%)32 (10.3%)
Total454 (100.0%)312 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Jenkins

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Jenkins

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units325129
Median Property Value$56,000$94,500
Median Household Income$30,903$45
Monthly Housing Costs$376$0
Real Estate Taxes$346$10

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Jenkins

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Jenkins
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000122 (37.5%)36 (27.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999111 (34.2%)39 (30.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99974 (22.8%)54 (41.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99918 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total325 (100.0%)129 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Jenkins

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Jenkins
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00046 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99995 (29.2%)15 (11.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99933 (10.2%)9 (7.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99978 (24.0%)6 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9999 (2.8%)6 (4.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (2.8%)41 (31.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99950 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more5 (1.5%)7 (5.4%)
Total325 (100.0%)129 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Jenkins

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Jenkins
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x180 (55.4%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x16 (4.9%)102 (79.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x33 (10.2%)24 (18.6%)
4.0x or more74 (22.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total325 (100.0%)129 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Jenkins

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Jenkins
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800173 (53.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49926 (8.0%)58 (45.0%)
$800 to $1,49924 (7.4%)16 (12.4%)
Total325 (100.0%)129 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Jenkins

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jenkins

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jenkins
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years142 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years257 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years173 (84.4%)32 (15.6%)
26 to 34 Years241 (92.0%)21 (8.0%)
35 to 44 Years236 (94.0%)15 (6.0%)
45 to 54 Years110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years313 (98.7%)4 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years201 (95.3%)10 (4.7%)
75 Years and older107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,780 (95.6%)82 (4.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Jenkins

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Jenkins
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born142 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen257 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen173 (84.4%)32 (15.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Jenkins

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Jenkins
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000773 (96.0%)32 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999371 (92.7%)29 (7.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999206 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99917 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over405 (95.1%)21 (4.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jenkins

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jenkins
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 671 (50.0%)71 (50.0%)
6 to 18 Years148 (57.6%)117 (45.5%)
19 to 25 Years127 (62.0%)46 (22.4%)
25 to 34 Years203 (77.5%)41 (15.7%)
35 to 44 Years137 (54.6%)123 (49.0%)
45 to 54 Years82 (74.6%)32 (29.1%)
55 to 64 Years194 (61.2%)140 (44.2%)
65 to 74 Years201 (95.3%)108 (51.2%)
75 Years and over107 (100.0%)66 (61.7%)
Total1,270 (68.2%)744 (40.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Jenkins

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Jenkins
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years10 (10.2%)7 (3.8%)
18 to 34 Years53 (17.2%)8 (5.1%)
35 to 64 Years133 (41.0%)116 (32.8%)
65 to 74 Years55 (51.4%)65 (62.5%)
75 Years and over34 (75.6%)40 (64.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Jenkins

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Jenkins: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years15 (4.6%)15 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years43 (40.2%)35 (33.7%)
75 Years and over20 (44.4%)22 (35.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Jenkins: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (3.8%)
18 to 34 Years21 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years27 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years19 (17.8%)37 (35.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (16.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Jenkins: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years27 (8.7%)3 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years93 (28.7%)78 (22.0%)
65 to 74 Years8 (7.5%)37 (35.6%)
75 Years and over34 (75.6%)13 (21.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Jenkins: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years48 (14.8%)62 (17.5%)
65 to 74 Years37 (34.6%)54 (51.9%)
75 Years and over34 (75.6%)24 (38.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Jenkins: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (1.9%)3 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years23 (7.1%)23 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years28 (26.2%)15 (14.4%)
75 Years and over18 (40.0%)13 (21.0%)

Technology Access in Jenkins

Computing Device Access in Jenkins

Computing Device Access in Jenkins
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop46360.4%
Smartphone59878.1%
Tablet41253.8%
No Computing Device9011.7%
Total766100.0%

Internet Access in Jenkins

Internet Access in Jenkins
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home55872.9%
Cellular Data Only303.9%
Satellite Internet172.2%
No Internet14619.1%
Total766100.0%

Jenkins Summary

Jenkins, Kentucky is a small city located in the eastern part of the state, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It is the county seat of Letcher County and is situated along the banks of the North Fork of the Kentucky River. The city has a population of 2,077, according to the 2010 census, and is the largest city in the county.

Geography

Jenkins is located in the eastern part of Kentucky, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It is situated along the banks of the North Fork of the Kentucky River, and is surrounded by the cities of Whitesburg, Neon, and McRoberts. The city is located at an elevation of 1,068 feet above sea level.
The climate in Jenkins is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 57.2°F, with an average high of 73.2°F in July and an average low of 41.2°F in January. The average annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with an average of 4.3 inches of snowfall per year.

Economy

The economy of Jenkins is largely based on the coal mining industry. The city is home to several coal mines, including the Jenkins Mine, which is the largest in the county. Other industries in the city include manufacturing, retail, and tourism.
The unemployment rate in Jenkins is 8.2%, which is higher than the national average of 5.2%. The median household income is $25,813, which is lower than the national average of $53,482. The poverty rate in the city is 28.2%, which is higher than the national average of 13.1%.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, the population of Jenkins is 2,077. The racial makeup of the city is 97.2% White, 0.9% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. The median age in the city is 41.7 years, and the gender ratio is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.
The median household income in Jenkins is $25,813, and the median family income is $30,938. The per capita income in the city is $14,945. The poverty rate in the city is 28.2%, which is higher than the national average of 13.1%.

Conclusion

Jenkins, Kentucky is a small city located in the eastern part of the state, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It is the county seat of Letcher County and is situated along the banks of the North Fork of the Kentucky River. The city has a population of 2,077, according to the 2010 census, and is the largest city in the county. The economy of Jenkins is largely based on the coal mining industry, and other industries in the city include manufacturing, retail, and tourism. The median household income in Jenkins is $25,813, and the poverty rate in the city is 28.2%, which is higher than the national average of 13.1%.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Jenkins?
Per Capita income in Jenkins is $19,083.
What is the Median Family Income in Jenkins?
Median Family Income in Jenkins is $32,222.
What is the Median Household income in Jenkins?
Median Household Income in Jenkins is $26,500.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Jenkins?
Income or Wage Gap in Jenkins is 15.0%.
Women in Jenkins earn 85.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Jenkins?
Family Income Deficit in Jenkins is $14,448.
Families that are below poverty line in Jenkins earn $14,448 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Jenkins?
Inequality or Gini Index in Jenkins is 0.52.
What is the Total Population of Jenkins?
Total Population of Jenkins is 1,862.
What is the Total Male Population of Jenkins?
Total Male Population of Jenkins is 987.
What is the Total Female Population of Jenkins?
Total Female Population of Jenkins is 875.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Jenkins?
There are 112.80 Males per 100 Females in Jenkins.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Jenkins?
There are 88.65 Females per 100 Males in Jenkins.
What is the Median Population Age in Jenkins?
Median Population Age in Jenkins is 39.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Jenkins
Average Family Size in Jenkins is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Jenkins
Average Household Size in Jenkins is 2.4 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Jenkins?
There are 770 People in the Labor Forcein in Jenkins.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Jenkins?
51.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Jenkins.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Jenkins?
Unemployment Rate in Jenkins is 17.0%.