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Jakin

Georgia · 134 residents (2025 est.) · 1.24 sq mi
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Jakin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $201,700. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 49% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 137%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
155
−1%since 2000
from 157 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
125 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.1
+19%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:134 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
801341872402941990201020202024Jakin
2024155
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,583
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,746
+26%since 2000
from $18,863 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+41%since 2010
from 0.286 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade21.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,700
+137%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$888
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $303 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
39.7% rent
Vacancy rate
32.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
88.9%
+80.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+105%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(111)
Black28%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.7%(83)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(97)
Black32.9%(51)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(6)
Diversity Score62.3%(97)
Diversity Score
62
+18%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+28.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+73%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2011
from 42.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.2%
−67.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
Female
58.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2012
from 20.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.1%
−54.5 ptssince 2013
from 72.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.6%
+19.3 ptssince 2017
from 48.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jakin, Georgia?

Jakin, Georgia has about 155 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jakin, Georgia?

The typical household in Jakin, Georgia earns about $39,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jakin, Georgia expensive?

In Jakin, Georgia, the median home is worth about $201,700, and the typical rent is about $888 a month.

How educated are people in Jakin, Georgia?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Jakin, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jakin, Georgia?

About 25.2% of people in Jakin, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jakin, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Jakin, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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