Jenkins County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jenkins County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13165
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 165
Geography
- Land Area
- 347.38 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.10 sq mi
- Total Area
- 352.47 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.794563
- Longitude
- -81.971524
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 8,504
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 7,012
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,889 | 92.8% |
| Hispanic | 616 | 7.2% |
| White | 4,592 | 54.0% |
| Black | 3,241 | 38.1% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,602 | 94.2% |
| Hispanic | 408 | 5.8% |
| White | 3,929 | 56.0% |
| Black | 2,635 | 37.6% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 8,711
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $43,629
- Poverty Rate
- 19.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,669
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,786 | 54.9% |
| Black | 3,234 | 37.1% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,955
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,637 | 53.2% |
| Republican | 1,431 | 28.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 887 | 17.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,309 | 46.6% |
| Female | 2,646 | 53.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,725 | 55.0% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 1.6% |
| Black | 1,982 | 40.0% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,675
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,740 | 63.9% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 26.0% |
| Black | 843 | 42.5% |
| Asian | 3 | 33.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,205 | 52.2% |
| Female | 1,470 | 55.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,190 (33.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 678 (10.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,387
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $92,871
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $616
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.4%
- Work From Home
- 9.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.