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Jenkins, MN

City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.

Population

508

Land area

4.5sq mi

People per sq mi

114

ZIP codes

0

Jenkins and its ZIP codes

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Jenkins at a glance

  • Jenkins is 58% denser than Minnesota as a whole.
  • The median household income is $74,250, 17% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $275,000 (16% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,018 a month.

Local data for Jenkins, MN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Jenkins, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$74,250

Poverty rate

6.9%

Median home value

$275,000

Median rent

$1,018/mo

Homeownership

80.4%

Bachelor's or higher

14.6%

Median age

38.5

Average commute

19.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (174), Norwegian Americans (70), Irish Americans (65).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crow Wing County. PPP loans are for Jenkins.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,346

31,145 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,191

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$600M

FY 2026, $9,081 per person

Crow Wing County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Jenkins, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone91.0%
  • Carpooled3.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.7%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home4.0%

Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Jenkins, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

707

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

88

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / -1°F

28.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Jenkins, MN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.9%

U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts

Diabetes

8.2%

U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts

Smoking

13.2%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

6.1%

U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts

Cities near Jenkins

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Pequot LakesCity5.5 mi16.4
Pine RiverCity5.6 mi1.2
Breezy PointCity6.3 mi11.7
Chickamaw BeachCity6.3 mi2.3
Manhattan BeachCity10 mi1.5
CrosslakeCity11 mi25.8
NisswaCity12 mi10.8
Lake ShoreCity12 mi12.7
Fifty LakesCity14 mi29.3
BackusCity14 mi0.6
MerrifieldCensus-designated place15 mi0.5
East Gull LakeCity18 mi7.9
TrommaldCity19 mi3.7
EmilyCity19 mi30
RivertonCity19 mi0.8
IrontonCity20 mi1.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Jenkins, MN in?
Jenkins is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Jenkins, MN?
About 508 people live in Jenkins, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Jenkins?
Nearby places include Pequot Lakes (5.5 mi), Pine River (5.6 mi), Breezy Point (6.3 mi), Chickamaw Beach (6.3 mi), Manhattan Beach (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023