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Jenkins

Minnesota · 490 residents · 4.472 sq mi
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Jenkins has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,875. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $170,800. Households here earn about 29% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
490
+71%since 2000
from 287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
110 / sq mi
+71%since 2000
from 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
−4%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2653313984645301990201020202024Jenkins
2024508
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,875
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,587
+73%since 2000
from $14,198 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,800
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
16.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+61%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(458)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(7)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score4.8%(23)
Diversity Score
5
+439%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+65%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jenkins, Minnesota?

Jenkins, Minnesota has about 490 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jenkins, Minnesota?

The typical household in Jenkins, Minnesota earns about $51,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jenkins, Minnesota expensive?

In Jenkins, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $170,800, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Jenkins, Minnesota?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Jenkins, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jenkins, Minnesota?

About 16.8% of people in Jenkins, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jenkins, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Jenkins, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 203 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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