Demographics

Jenkins County by the numbers

Jenkins County’s diverse population of more than 8,500 people is expected to remain relatively unchanged through 2028.

Demographics 2023

Jenkins County
Population

8,584

Millen: 2,888

Age Distribution

  • 0-19: 1,997
  • 20-44: 3,012
  • 45-64: 2,057
  • 65+: 1,518

Median Age: 38.7

Race Distribution

  • White: 52.4%
  • Black: 42.1%
  • Hispanic: 3.7%
  • Other: 2.3%
  • Multi-racial: 2.6%
  • Asian: 0.1%
  • American Indian: 0.4%

Household Income

  • $24.9K or less: 37.7%
  • $25K-$49.9K: 27.5%
  • $50K-$74.9K: 19.3%
  • $75K-$99.9K: 6.1%
  • $100K+: 9.4%

Educational Attainment

  • Less than High School Diploma: 15.7%
  • High School Diploma: 45.9%
  • Some College: 20.5%
  • Associate Degree: 8.9%
  • Bachelors Degree: 5.5%
  • Graduate Degree: 3.6%

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 2023 & U.S. Census Bureau, 2020