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Jakin

Georgia · 131 residents · 1.24 sq mi
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Jakin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,417. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 26 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $121,400. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
131
−17%since 2000
from 157 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
106 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
−3%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
801341872402941990201020202024Jakin
2024155
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,417
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,142
+12%since 2000
from $18,863 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,400
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $303 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
40.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+12%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.5%(74)
Black35.9%(47)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.5%(81)
Diversity Score
61
+17%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2011
from 42.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.0%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
Female
58.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.3%
−55.3 ptssince 2013
from 72.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jakin, Georgia?

Jakin, Georgia has about 131 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jakin, Georgia?

The typical household in Jakin, Georgia earns about $43,417 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 $121,400, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Jakin, Georgia?

About 24.3% 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 25.1% 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 9 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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