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Jennings

Florida · 749 residents · 2.66 sq mi
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Jennings has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,578. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $57,700. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
749
−10%since 2000
from 833 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
282 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 313 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.6
+6%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5337058771K1K1990201020202024Jennings
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,578
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,714 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,830
+5%since 2000
from $12,195 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing45.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction45.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
42.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+64%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.1%(267)
Black42.9%(357)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(189)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score81.2%(676)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.3%(182)
Black28.4%(213)
Hispanic / Latino43.5%(326)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score80.8%(605)
Diversity Score
81
Unchangedsince 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
57.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+83%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.7%
−17.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.4%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Foreign born
16.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.0%
−33.0 ptssince 2013
from 63.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jennings, Florida?

Jennings, Florida has about 749 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jennings, Florida?

The typical household in Jennings, Florida earns about $27,578 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jennings, Florida expensive?

In Jennings, Florida, the median home is worth about $57,700, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in Jennings, Florida?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jennings, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jennings, Florida?

About 44.2% of people in Jennings, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jennings, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Jennings, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 91 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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