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Jenkins

Kentucky · 2,203 residents · 8.845 sq mi
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Jenkins has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,162. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,400. The poverty rate of 40.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,203
−8%since 2000
from 2,401 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
249 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 271 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+2%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Jenkins
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,162
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,143 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,999
+23%since 2000
from $11,358 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing21.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,400
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$403
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $265 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.3%
−44.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−8%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,141)
Black0.8%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(26)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0.8%(18)
Diversity Score7.5%(166)
Diversity Score
8
+78%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+12%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.5%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
55.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jenkins, Kentucky?

Jenkins, Kentucky has about 2,203 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jenkins, Kentucky?

The typical household in Jenkins, Kentucky earns about $22,162 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 $37,400, and the typical rent is about $403 a month.

How educated are people in Jenkins, Kentucky?

About 9.7% 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 40.2% 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 548 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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