County · Georgia
Jenkins County, Georgia
Jenkins County, Georgia. Jenkins County had 8,843 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.9% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 2 places (1 city, village or borough and 1 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 13165.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,843
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,674 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,711
Median household income
$44,389
±$7,923 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$92,900
±$10,597 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$535
±$354 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Jenkins County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 8,674 residents in Jenkins County. The Census Bureau estimates 8,843 for July 1, 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 8,711 over 347 square miles of land.
| Measure | Jenkins County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,711 | 10,940,407 | −82 |
| Households | 3,216±262 | 4,074,366 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.32±0.19 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,387±290 | 4,541,835 | no clear change |
Jenkins County's population since 2000
From 8,575 in 2000 to 8,843 in 2025: up 3.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Jenkins County?
Jenkins County holds 2 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Millen with 2,952 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Millen | 2,966 | $42,269 |
|---|---|---|
| PerkinsGEOID 1360312 | 93 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Jenkins County?
The median resident of Jenkins County is 41.8 years old; 17.2% are under 18 and 21.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 37.1%. 2.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Jenkins County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8±3.4 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.2%±2.7 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.2%±3.9 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.2%±3.5 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.7%±6.2 pts | 49.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 37.1%±5.4 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.9%±1.6 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.1%±3.5 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6%±2.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.7%±4.8 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.6%±4.1 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.2%±3.9 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.3%±3.2 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.7%±2.3 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Jenkins County earn?
Half of Jenkins County's 3,216 households earn less than $44,389 a year (±$7,923), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $33,690 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $10,699 after inflation. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jenkins County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,389±$7,923 | $77,353 | +$10,699 |
| Mean household income | $60,219±$8,559 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,748±$2,839 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.9%±6.9 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.8%±14.4 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.3%±6.8 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 77.4%±7.0 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Jenkins County?
Owners occupy 82.2% of Jenkins County's occupied homes and renters 17.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $92,900 by its owner (±$10,597).
| Measure | Jenkins County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $92,900±$10,597 | $303,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $535±$354 | $1,393 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 19.9%±21.0 pts | 43.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,269±$186 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.2%±6.3 pts | 65.7% | +10.8 pts |
| Housing units | 4,387±290 | 4,541,835 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 26.8%±16.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.4%±7.7 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 29.7%±6.6 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±1.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.2%±3.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Jenkins County building?
Builders took permits for 35 new housing units across Jenkins County in 2025 (25 single-family), 4.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Jenkins County get to work?
76.0% of Jenkins County's workers drive alone and 10.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.8 minutes.
| Measure | Jenkins County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 43.1%±5.0 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9%±3.2 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.0%±7.7 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.0%±5.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±1.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.1%±5.6 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.8 min±5.8 | 28.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Jenkins County's census tracts?
Jenkins County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $39,122 (Tract 9602) to $45,272 (Tract 9601).
| Tract 960113165960100 | 6,384±382 | $45,272 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960213165960200 | 2,327±382 | $39,122 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Jenkins County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 135th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 97th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 134th of 159 |
| Median household income | 145th of 159 |
| Median home value | 145th of 159 |
| Poverty rate | 32nd of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 151st of 159 |
| Median age | 50th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Jenkins County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.