Jenks, OK is a vibrant community located in Tulsa County, close to the Arkansas border. With a population of 25,210 and a population density of 1,414 people per square mile, Jenks is an attractive option for people looking to be close to big city amenities but still maintain that small town feel. The city boasts numerous businesses, both big and small – from chain restaurants like Chili’s and Applebee’s to independent stores like the Burlap Wolf Boutique and Jenks Bicycle Shop. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing in the nearby Arkansas River, swimming or boating at Lake Bixhoma Park, and hiking or bird watching at Riverparks Trail System. Other organizations such as Jenks Chamber of Commerce help keep the community running smoothly while local sporting events like high school football games are popular among residents.
The population in Jenks is 25,210. There are 1,470 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Jenks is 34.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Jenks is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Jenks
- 62.6% are married
- 11.1% are divorced
- 44.7% are married with children
- 11.8% have children, but are single
Race in Jenks
- 76.9% are White
- 2.8% are Black
- 3.5% are Asian
- 4.8% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 6.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander