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Jenkins County, GA
2 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Jenkins County, Georgia.
Population
8,711
Land area
347sq mi
People per sq mi
25
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Jenkins County
Jenkins County at a glance
- Jenkins County is 87% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,389, 43% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $92,900 (69% below Georgia) and median rent is $535 a month.
- Its largest cities are Millen (2,956) and Perkins (69).
Local data for Jenkins County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jenkins County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,389
Poverty rate
22.9%
Median home value
$92,900
Prices +23.2% in a year
Median rent
$535/mo
Homeownership
82.2%
Bachelor's or higher
10.3%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (604), Irish Americans (570), German Americans (262).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,718
1,709 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,142
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$60.9M
FY 2026, $7,021 per person
PPP loans
$8.01M
361 loans, 867 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$30.47K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jenkins County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jenkins County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
189
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
21
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
45.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jenkins County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.5%
U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts
Diabetes
18.2%
U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts
Smoking
21.9%
U.S. 12.8% +9.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.2%
U.S. 11.1% +7.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jenkins County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jenkins County, GA?
- Millen is the largest city or town in Jenkins County, with about 2,956 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jenkins County?
- Jenkins County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30425, 30442, 30822.
- What is the population of Jenkins County, GA?
- About 8,711 people live in Jenkins County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jenkins County?
- Jenkins County borders Bulloch County, Burke County, Emanuel County, Screven County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023