Jenkins city, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Jenkins city, Minnesota Demographics
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As of 2026, Jenkins city, Minnesota has a total population of 472, the 515th largest city in Minnesota, with a median household income of $70,500, which is 19% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.1%.

Jenkins city Quick Facts

Population 472

Median Household Income $70,500

Median Home Value $265,900

Poverty Rate 6.1%

Unemployment Rate 2.9%

Median Age 34.8 years

Homeownership Rate 78.8%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

High School Graduation Rate 96.5%

Diversity Index 7/100

Population 472 515th of 913

Median Income $70,500 average

Poverty Rate 6.1% 51% lower national

Median Home Value $265,900 top 30%

How Jenkins city Compares

Median Household Income

Jenkins city

$70,500

$87,556

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Jenkins city

$265,900

$305,500

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.6%

$25K-$50K 19.4%

$50K-$100K 31.8%

$100K+ 38.2%

Employment

2.9% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9% | National: 5.2%

77.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.8%

Renter 21.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.8%

18-34

22.9%

35-54

22.5%

55-74

22.5%

75+

4.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Jenkins city Rankings in Minnesota

#515 Population of 913

#381 Median Income of 913

#594 Education of 913

#198 Home Value of 913

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Other Cities in Crow Wing County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Brainerd city	14,474	$53,705	16.7%	$178,600
Baxter city	8,804	$71,272	10.8%	$298,400
Crosslake city	2,648	$85,000	8.6%	$540,200
Breezy Point city	2,647	$85,913	5.6%	$301,000
Crosby city	2,253	$43,250	15.8%	$175,600
Pequot Lakes city	2,236	$66,974	5.5%	$246,400
Nisswa city	1,744	$100,167	6.4%	$475,700
Emily city	659	$73,563	12.4%	$344,700
Deerwood city	649	$62,679	9.4%	$214,700
Ironton city	557	$55,536	15.4%	$128,300

Cities Similar to Jenkins city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Newfolden city	468	$69,000	$143,800	24.6%	11.4%
Kandiyohi city	459	$73,571	$158,300	20.2%	10.7%
Ghent city	455	$72,500	$154,700	26.8%	7.0%
Carlos city	465	$65,625	$174,600	9.1%	8.2%
New Auburn city	453	$68,977	$140,900	10.6%	3.8%

Population Overview

Jenkins city is a small community located in Minnesota, within Crow Wing County. The total population is 472. It ranks as the 515th most populous out of 913 cities and towns in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jenkins city is 34.8 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jenkins city is $70,500. This is 19% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 6.1%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $265,900. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Jenkins city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.4% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.5%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Jenkins city, Minnesota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 913 Census-designated places in Minnesota. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Jenkins city, Minnesota?

Jenkins city, Minnesota has a population of 472 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Jenkins city, MN?

The median household income in Jenkins city is $70,500, which is 10% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Jenkins city, MN?

The poverty rate in Jenkins city is 6.1%. This means approximately 29 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Jenkins city, Minnesota?

Jenkins city's population is 96.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.5% Asian.

What is the median home value in Jenkins city, MN?

The median home value in Jenkins city is $265,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

How educated is Jenkins city, Minnesota?

15.7% of adults (25+) in Jenkins city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.