Jenkins County's estimated 2026 population is 9,252 with a growth rate of 2.3% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jenkins County is the 128th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 8,320 and has seen a growth of 11.2% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jenkins County includes 57.36% White, 37.98% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (57.36%)
Black or African American (37.98%)
Two or more races (4.28%)
Other race (0.35%)
Native American (0.02%)
Asian (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,975 | 57.36% |
| Black or African American | 3,294 | 37.98% |
| Two or more races | 371 | 4.28% |
| Other race | 30 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.02% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Jenkins County's average per capita income is $28,532. Household income levels show a median of $36,906. The poverty rate stands at 23.59%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $61,953 | - |
| Families | $52,146 | $71,936 |
| Households | $36,906 | $56,984 |
| Non Families | $20,813 | $30,973 |
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