Demographics

Jenkins County by the numbers

Jenkins County’s diverse population of more than 8,500 people is expected to remain relatively unchanged through 2030.

Demographics 2025-2026

Jenkins County
Population

8,529

Millen: 2,920

Age Distribution

  • 0-19: 1,710
  • 20-44: 2,767
  • 45-64: 2,214
  • 65+: 1,838

Median Age: 43.1

Race Distribution

  • White: 53.9%
  • Black: 39.7%
  • Hispanic: 4.5%
  • Other: 2.7%
  • Multi-racial: 3.0%
  • Asian: 0.2%
  • American Indian: 0.4%

Household Income

  • $24.9K or less: 35.7%
  • $25K-$49.9K: 26.3%
  • $50K-$74.9K: 13.5%
  • $75K-$99.9K: 7.5%
  • $100K+: 17.0%

Educational Attainment

  • Less than High School Diploma: 17.3%
  • High School Diploma: 45.2%
  • Some College: 21.4%
  • Associate Degree: 7.5%
  • Bachelors Degree: 4.0%
  • Graduate Degree: 4.6%

Household Size

  • 1 Person: 33.6%
  • 2 Person: 31.6%
  • 3 Person: 14.7%
  • 4 Person: 10.5%
  • 5 Person: 4.7%
  • 6+ Person: 4.8%

Sources: Esri 2025 & U.S. Census Bureau, 2020