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Kentucky · 1,733 residents (2025 est.) · 8.845 sq mi
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Jenkins has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,200. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 995 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,200. The poverty rate of 32.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,406
−41%since 2000
from 2,401 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
159 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 271 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+11%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,733 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Jenkins
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,200
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,143 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,925
+102%since 2000
from $11,358 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.539
+14%since 2010
from 0.472 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing6%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$455
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $265 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
39.6% rent
Vacancy rate
28.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+61%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,346)
Black1.1%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(102)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,364)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(38)
Diversity Score7.3%(102)
Diversity Score
7
+71%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% 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
12.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 42.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.9%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
34.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 31.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2017
from 71.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jenkins, Kentucky?

Jenkins, Kentucky has about 1,406 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jenkins, Kentucky?

The typical household in Jenkins, Kentucky earns about $27,200 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jenkins, Kentucky expensive?

In Jenkins, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $80,200, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Jenkins, Kentucky?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jenkins, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jenkins, Kentucky?

About 32.3% of people in Jenkins, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jenkins, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Jenkins, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,345 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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

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