Jenkins, GA County is a friendly and small county located in the South of Georgia. It has a population of 8,693 people and a population density of 25 people per square mile, which is significantly lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. The county offers residents access to multiple businesses, outdoor activities, organizations and sporting events throughout the year.
For shopping and services, Jenkins County boasts many local stores such as Jenkins Market & Deli, Mattie’s Family Restaurant & Grill and Robert's Grocery Store. Outdoor activities throughout the year include fishing in the Sapelo River, bird-watching at the Sapelo Island Wildlife Refuge or hiking at Bonaventure Historic Site. Residents are also encouraged to get involved in their community through organizations like St Mary’s Catholic Church and Jenkins County Literacy Council or by attending an event such as the annual Eulonia Fish Fry Festival held each summer. Finally for sports fans there are reliable teams such as the Jenkins High School Warriors for Basketball fans or Bartletts Barracudas Swim Team for swimming enthusiasts.
The population in Jenkins County is 8,693. There are 25 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Jenkins County is 43.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Jenkins County is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Jenkins County
- 46.3% are married
- 13.5% are divorced
- 19.7% are married with children
- 28.4% have children, but are single
Race in Jenkins County
- 56.2% are White
- 35.5% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander