Jenkins County, Georgia Population 2022
Jenkins County, Georgia's estimated population is 8,409 with a growth rate of -1.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jenkins County, Georgia is the 133rd largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 8,320 and has seen a growth of 1.07% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11,520 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 14,328 | 2,808 | 24.37% |
| 1930 | 12,908 | -1,420 | -9.91% |
| 1940 | 11,843 | -1,065 | -8.25% |
| 1950 | 10,264 | -1,579 | -13.33% |
| 1960 | 9,148 | -1,116 | -10.87% |
| 1970 | 8,332 | -816 | -8.92% |
| 1980 | 8,841 | 509 | 6.11% |
| 1990 | 8,247 | -594 | -6.72% |
| 2010 | 8,320 | 73 | 0.89% |
| 2011 | 8,125 | -195 | -2.34% |
| 2012 | 9,108 | 983 | 12.10% |
| 2013 | 9,194 | 86 | 0.94% |
| 2014 | 9,034 | -160 | -1.74% |
| 2015 | 8,899 | -135 | -1.49% |
| 2016 | 8,812 | -87 | -0.98% |
| 2017 | 8,813 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 8,765 | -48 | -0.54% |
| 2019 | 8,676 | -89 | -1.02% |
| 2020 | 8,587 | -89 | -1.03% |
| 2021 | 8,498 | -89 | -1.04% |
| 2022 | 8,409 | -89 | -1.05% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,101 | 58.05% |
| Black or African American | 3,127 | 35.59% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 183 | 2.08% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.72% |
| Some Other Race | 186 | 2.12% |
| Two or More Races | 127 | 1.45% |
Jenkins County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,392 | 2.49 | 75.4 |
| Married | 1,633 | 2.82 | 82.7 |
| Male | 40 | 3.08 | 87.5 |
| Female | 393 | 4.73 | 45.5 |
| Non Family | 1,326 | 1.41 | 74.9 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 420 | 6.96% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 899 | 14.90% |
| High School Graduate | 2,839 | 47.05% |
| Some College | 1,128 | 18.69% |
| Associates Degree | 433 | 7.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 207 | 3.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 108 | 1.79% |
Jenkins County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 63 | 63 | 8 |
| White | 3,670 | 3,212 | 307 |
| Hispanic | 99 | 68 | |
| Native American | 91 | 60 | |
| Black | 2,027 | 1,295 | |
| 2+ Races | 124 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 12.70%.
Jenkins County, Georgia Language by Age
Jenkins County, Georgia Language
93.19% of Jenkins County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 6.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.10% of the population.
Jenkins County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 183 | 183 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 83 | 80 | 96.39% |
| Hispanic | 547 | 479 | 87.57% |
| Black | 2,662 | 1,319 | 49.55% |
| White | 4,768 | 888 | 18.62% |
| Other | 186 | NaN% |
34.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.84%
Male Poverty Rate
36.85%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jenkins County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jenkins County, Georgia is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jenkins County, Georgia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.21%.
Jenkins County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Jenkins County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Jenkins County, Georgia Marriage
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.
Jenkins County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 432 | 10.16% |
| Black | 96 | 4.12% |
Jenkins County, Georgia Veterans by Education
12.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
48.7%
Labor Force Participation
46.8%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
83.96%
Born in Jenkins County, Georgia
95.32%
Native Born
4.68%
Foreign Born
2.92%
Non Citizen
1.75%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.32% of Jenkins County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 83.96% having been born in Georgia. 2.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990