Jenkins township is located in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. Jenkins township has a 2024 population of 4,473. Jenkins township is currently growing at a rate of 0.83% annually and its population has increased by 4.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,288 in 2020.
The average household income in Jenkins township is $69,439 with a poverty rate of 13.65%. The median age in Jenkins township is 46.1 years: 36.9 years for males, and 52.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jenkins township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,843 | 88.57% |
| Black or African American | 397 | 9.15% |
| Two or more races | 99 | 2.28% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,104 | 1.97 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Non Family | 1,068 | 1.12 | 45.9 | 54.1 |
| Married | 529 | 2.67 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Female | 412 | 3.24 | 60 | 40 |
| Male | 95 | 2.12 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
2.76
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
60.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 94 | 2.84% |
| Associates Degree | 780 | 23.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 647 | 19.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 421 | 12.73% |
| High School Graduate | 940 | 28.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 1.27% |
| Some College | 383 | 11.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,166 | 3,030 | 965 |
| Black | 103 | 103 | 103 |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,976 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,901 | $0 | $46,789 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $35,583 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,094 | $51,643 | $45,444 |
| Some College | $46,474 | $36,773 | $46,940 |
$47,094
Average Earnings
$51,643
Average Male
$45,444
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.36% of Jenkins township residents speak only English, while 4.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,659 | 549 | 15% |
| Multiple | 99 | 18 | 18.18% |
13.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.55%
Male Poverty Rate
13.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jenkins township is Multiple, with 18.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jenkins township is White, with 15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 25.65% |
| High School | 12.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 89.52% |
| Female Employed | 8.97% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,792 | $97,078 |
| Households | $47,191 | $69,439 |
| Married Families | $104,810 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,208 | $36,135 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.9%
Male Marriage Rate
25.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
360
Number of Veterans
231
Male Veterans
129
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 149 |
| Korea | 110 |
| Vietnam | 33 |
| World War II | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 186 |
| 75+ | 154 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 360 | 11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.65%
Born in Jenkins township
99.84%
Native Born
0.16%
Foreign Born
0.02%
Non Citizen
0.14%
Naturalized
99.84% of Jenkins township residents were born in the United States, with 87.65% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,658 | 37 | 0.8% |
| 2028 | 4,621 | 37 | 0.81% |
| 2027 | 4,584 | 37 | 0.81% |
| 2026 | 4,547 | 37 | 0.82% |
| 2025 | 4,510 | 37 | 0.83% |
| 2024 | 4,473 | 37 | 0.83% |
| 2023 | 4,436 | 37 | 0.84% |
| 2022 | 4,399 | 54 | 1.24% |
| 2021 | 4,345 | 57 | 1.33% |
| 2020 | 4,288 | -246 | -5.43% |
| 2019 | 4,534 | 36 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 4,498 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2017 | 4,493 | 15 | 0.33% |
| 2016 | 4,478 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 4,476 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 4,481 | -16 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 4,497 | 13 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 4,484 | 17 | 0.38% |
| 2011 | 4,467 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2010 | 4,462 | 0 | 0% |