Jenkins, KY is a small town with a population of 1,732. Located in the Appalachian mountains, Jenkins offers year-round outdoor activities such as fishing and hiking. There are also several local businesses such as Angela's Pizzeria, Hillbilly Diner, and Jenkins General Store. The city is home to the National Museum of Mining and Minerals which provides educational tours of the area. In addition to outdoor activities, there is an annual sporting event held each summer called the Mountain Top Soccer Bash that brings together teams from around the region. Other organizations in the area include the Jenkins Volunteer Fire Department and Jenkins Chamber of Commerce which provide support to local businesses and organizations.
The population in Jenkins is 1,732. There are 196 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Jenkins is 42.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Jenkins is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Jenkins
- 44.9% are married
- 15.1% are divorced
- 19.1% are married with children
- 20.7% have children, but are single
Race in Jenkins
- 96.7% are White
- 1.1% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander