Jenkins County, Georgia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 136th-largest in Georgia

The population of Jenkins County, Georgia is 8,674 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 136th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $36,906, the median home value is $81,100, and the median age is 42.3.

The population of Jenkins County has grown 6.2% since 2010 (8,320 → 8,836), a +0.43% annualized rate.

Jenkins County within Georgia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

8,674

Population

+0.43%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$36,906

Median Income

$81,100

Median Home Value

Jenkins County covers 347 sq mi of land at 25.0 people per square mile.

About Jenkins County, GA

Educational attainment is the headline number in Jenkins County: 7.8% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 8,674 residents, Jenkins County is a county in Georgia.

Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $36,906, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 20.7%, is among the steepest of comparable US counties and above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $81,100, with typical rent around $544.

Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US counties, 7.8%, below the national 35.0%. About 12.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.

Jenkins County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Jenkins County had a population of 8,320 in 2010 and 8,836 in 2024, a 6.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 9,196 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: 0.49%.

Jenkins County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

8,836

Population (2024)

8,320

Population (2010)

9,196

Peak (2013)

0.49%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	8,320	-	-	estimate
2011	8,124	-196	-2.36%	estimate
2012	9,114	+990	+12.19%	estimate
2013	9,196	+82	+0.90%	estimate
2014	9,040	-156	-1.70%	estimate
2015	8,906	-134	-1.48%	estimate
2016	8,823	-83	-0.93%	estimate
2017	8,844	+21	+0.24%	estimate
2018	8,790	-54	-0.61%	estimate
2019	8,734	-56	-0.64%	estimate
2020	8,663	-71	-0.81%	estimate
2021	8,769	+106	+1.22%	estimate
2022	8,661	-108	-1.23%	estimate
2023	8,628	-33	-0.38%	estimate
2024	8,836	+208	+2.41%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	57.4%
Black or African American	38.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

42.3

Median Age

46.7%

Female

53.3%

Male

20.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

2.9%

5–9

5.0%

10–14

7.6%

15–19

5.4%

20–24

3.2%

25–34

11.2%

35–44

16.0%

45–54

10.8%

55–59

4.7%

60–64

12.4%

65–74

12.3%

75–84

6.4%

85+

2.1%

Children (under 15): 15.5% · Seniors (65+): 20.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$36,906$-37,758 vs state
Mean household income	$56,984
Per-capita income	$21,473
Poverty rate	20.7%+10.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.2%
Employment-to-population	41.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

20.5%

Retail trade

12.9%

Arts, entertainment & food

10.2%

Information

6.8%

Public administration

6.5%

Education & health care

5.4%

Finance & real estate

5.4%

Construction

4.5%

The largest employment sector in Jenkins County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

0.0%

Carpool

75.5%

Public transit

12.5%

Work from home

25.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$81,100$-191,800 vs state

Median home value

$544

Median rent

87.4%

Homeownership rate

4,427

Total housing units

69.3%

Occupied

30.7%

Vacant

12.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

83.0%

With health insurance

84.8%

With broadband internet

11.5%

Foreign-born

6.1%

Veterans (18+)

21.4%

With a disability

96.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

81.1%

High School+

7.8%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jenkins County, Georgia has a population of 8,674 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 136th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 25 people per square mile.

The population of Jenkins County has grown 6.2% since 2010 (8,320 → 8,836), a +0.43% annualized rate.

The median household income in Jenkins County, Georgia is $36,906, with mean (average) household income of $56,984 and per-capita income of $21,473. 20.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Jenkins County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (57.4%), Black or African American (38.0%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Jenkins County, Georgia is 42.3 years. Residents are 46.7% female and 53.3% male.

The median home value in Jenkins County is $81,100 and median monthly rent is $544. 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,427 total housing units, 30.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Jenkins County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Jenkins County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.