Jenkins County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jenkins County is located in Georgia with a total population of 8,674. It is the 136th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jenkins County is 42.3 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jenkins County is $36,906. This is 51% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 53% lower. The poverty rate stands at 23.6%. This is 75% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $81,100. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Jenkins County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jenkins County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 38.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

7.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 77% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.1%.