CensusEasy
CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jenkins

Kentucky · 2,401 residents · 8.845 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Jenkins has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,143. Population has declined 13% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $36,900. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,401
−13%since 1990
from 2,751 in 1990
1990 – 2025
271 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 311 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.5
+14%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Jenkins
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,143
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,113 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,358
+42%since 1990
from $7,998 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.9%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 30.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$36,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$265
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $223 in 1990
US average: $602
70.7%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.1% in 1990
29.3% rent
1.8
+28%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Jenkins on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,680)
Black1.7%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(19)
Diversity Score6.3%(174)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,346)
Black1.1%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0.3%(8)
Diversity Score4.2%(102)
4
−33%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.9%
+14.8 ptssince 1990
from 52.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
−23%since 1990
from 24.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Jenkins

Head to head

Compare Jenkins to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Jenkins, Kentucky?

Jenkins, Kentucky has about 2,401 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jenkins, Kentucky?

The typical household in Jenkins, Kentucky earns about $20,143 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 $36,900, and the typical rent is about $265 a month.

How educated are people in Jenkins, Kentucky?

About 10.3% 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 29.9% 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 350 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →