Demographics

Jenkins County by the numbers

Jenkins County’s diverse population of more than 8,600 people is expected to remain relatively unchanged through 2028.

Demographics 2024

Jenkins County
Population

8,642

Millen: 2,923

Age Distribution

  • 0-19: 1,739
  • 20-44: 2,801
  • 45-64: 2,301
  • 65+: 1,801

Median Age: 43.0

Race Distribution

  • White: 53.7%
  • Black: 40.3%
  • Hispanic: 3.9%
  • Other: 2.4%
  • Multi-racial: 2.8%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • American Indian: 0.5%

Household Income

  • $24.9K or less: 37.2%
  • $25K-$49.9K: 27.1%
  • $50K-$74.9K: 12.6%
  • $75K-$99.9K: 8.8%
  • $100K+: 14.3%

Educational Attainment

  • Less than High School Diploma: 15.7%
  • High School Diploma: 47.2%
  • Some College: 21.1%
  • Associate Degree: 6.1%
  • Bachelors Degree: 5.3%
  • 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 2024 & U.S. Census Bureau, 2020