Population 8,711 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jenkins County
Household size in Jenkins County
| Period | Jenkins County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.34 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Jenkins County is a place of small households, averaging 2.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.60 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only eight of Georgia's 159 counties have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Jenkins County
| Period | Jenkins County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.0 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.0 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.7 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Jenkins County is 42.7 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Jenkins County
| Period | Jenkins County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Jenkins County than nationally: 13.8%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Georgia. The single-parent share is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Jenkins County
Renters in Jenkins County
| Period | Jenkins County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.1% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.6% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.8% of households in Jenkins County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About six in ten owners (58.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 6.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 11 of Georgia's 159 counties have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Jenkins County
| Period | Jenkins County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.1% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.4% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.8% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Jenkins County: 30.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Jenkins County
| Period | Jenkins County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Jenkins County are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. Homes here are older than in Georgia overall, where the median home dates to 1991. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Jenkins County
| Period | Jenkins County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $516 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $602 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $543 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $614 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$98 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Jenkins County costs $614 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $98 a month since 2006–10, up 19%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only five of Georgia's 159 counties have lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Jenkins County
Bachelor's degrees in Jenkins County
| Period | Jenkins County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Jenkins County: 8.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only one other Georgia county has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Jenkins County
| Period | Jenkins County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.2% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.1% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.5% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Jenkins County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 10.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Jenkins County has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Georgia counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Jenkins County
| Period | Jenkins County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.6 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Jenkins County has been strong: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Few Georgia counties have lower unemployment: only five of 159. Unemployment has fallen 10.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Jenkins County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkins County | 2.26 | 42.7 | 13.8% | 17.8% | 30.8% | 1980 | $614 | 8.6% | 79.5% | 1.9% |
| Screven County | 2.98 | 42.7 | 17.4% | 30.2% | 25.0% | 1979 | $730 | 15.0% | 85.0% | 4.4% |
| Johnson County | 2.38 | 43.3 | 11.1% | 24.1% | 10.5% | 1988 | $650 | 8.4% | 77.0% | 5.5% |
| Hampton County | 2.48 | 41.4 | 15.9% | 26.6% | 16.1% | 1983 | $822 | 12.4% | 85.0% | 8.6% |
| Wilkinson County | 2.51 | 43.9 | 13.4% | 19.5% | 17.9% | 1982 | $831 | 12.1% | 88.7% | 5.0% |
| Twiggs County | 2.79 | 46.7 | 8.4% | 11.8% | 28.6% | 1984 | $791 | 10.4% | 77.4% | 3.9% |
| Bibb County | 2.59 | 38.6 | 18.5% | 48.6% | 16.4% | 1977 | $1,123 | 25.6% | 87.2% | 8.4% |
| Charleston County | 2.36 | 40.0 | 8.2% | 36.1% | 12.4% | 1990 | $1,834 | 50.7% | 93.4% | 3.4% |
| Crawford County | 2.83 | 44.9 | 7.8% | 18.6% | 14.6% | 1992 | $900 | 13.8% | 85.6% | 2.3% |
| Talbot County | 2.33 | 50.2 | 12.3% | 20.4% | 16.9% | 1984 | $819 | 12.2% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| Harris County | 2.77 | 44.1 | 8.7% | 11.2% | 11.0% | 1997 | $1,194 | 38.6% | 94.1% | 6.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Crawford County, IA · Swift County, MN · Sweet Grass County, MT · Swain County, NC · Sutton County, TX · Sussex County, VA · Deuel County, SD · Daggett County, UT · Crosby County, TX · Crockett County, TX
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Jenkins County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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