Jenkins County, Georgia

Jenkins County is a county located in the southeastern area of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,340.[1] The county seat is Millen.[2] The county was created on August 17, 1905 and named after the 44th Governor of Georgia, Charles Jones Jenkins.[3]

Jenkins County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°47′N 81°58′W
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedAugust 17, 1905
Named forCharles Jones Jenkins
SeatMillen
Largest cityMillen
Area
 • Total352 sq mi (910 km2)
 • Land347 sq mi (900 km2)
 • Water5.2 sq mi (13 km2)  1.5%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
8,683
 • Density24/sq mi (9/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district12th
Websitewww.jenkinscountyga.com

History

During the Red Summer of 1919 there was a Race Riot on April 13, 1919 in Jenkins County in which white mobs attacked the black community.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 352 square miles (910 km2), of which 347 square miles (900 km2) is land and 5.2 square miles (13 km2) (1.5%) is water.[4]

Most of the southern portion of Jenkins County, from southwest of Millen to west of Hiltonia, is located in the Lower Ogeechee River sub-basin of the Ogeechee River basin, with the exception of very small parts of the southwestern corner of the county, north and east of Garfield, which are located in the Canoochee River sub-basin of the same Ogeechee River basin. The northwestern portion of Jenkins County is located in the Upper Ogeechee River sub-basin of the Ogeechee River basin, with just the northeastern corner of the county located in the Brier Creek sub-basin of the Savannah River basin.[5]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
191011,520—
192014,32824.4%
193012,908−9.9%
194011,843−8.3%
195010,264−13.3%
19609,148−10.9%
19708,332−8.9%
19808,8416.1%
19908,247−6.7%
20008,5754.0%
20108,340−2.7%
Est. 20188,683[6]4.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2013[1]

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 8,575 people, 3,214 households, and 2,269 families living in the county. The population density was 24 people per square mile (9/km²). There were 3,907 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 56.29% White, 40.49% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 2.06% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. 3.35% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,214 households out of which 33.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.90% were married couples living together, 19.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.40% were non-families. 25.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the county, the population was spread out with 28.50% under the age of 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 26.40% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 13.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 92.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $24,025, and the median income for a family was $29,539. Males had a median income of $28,804 versus $20,252 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,400. About 22.30% of families and 28.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.60% of those under age 18 and 25.50% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 8,340 people, 3,192 households, and 2,164 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 24.0 inhabitants per square mile (9.3/km2). There were 4,221 housing units at an average density of 12.2 per square mile (4.7/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 54.9% white, 40.5% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 2.6% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.0% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 13.0% were American, 10.1% were English, 7.4% were Irish, and 6.3% were German.[14]

Of the 3,192 households, 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 20.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.2% were non-families, and 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.16. The median age was 38.2 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $27,686 and the median income for a family was $35,876. Males had a median income of $36,391 versus $25,814 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,629. About 17.6% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.1% of those under age 18 and 20.8% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Communities

City

Census-designated place

Politics
Presidential elections results
Previous presidential elections results[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 62.0% 1,895 36.8% 1,123 1.2% 38
2012 55.6% 1,887 43.8% 1,488 0.6% 19
2008 56.3% 1,936 43.1% 1,482 0.7% 24
2004 55.7% 1,898 43.9% 1,494 0.4% 13
2000 50.8% 1,317 48.2% 1,250 1.0% 26
1996 38.8% 955 54.2% 1,336 7.0% 172
1992 34.1% 929 51.4% 1,401 14.6% 398
1988 57.3% 1,288 42.4% 953 0.3% 7
1984 55.8% 1,399 44.2% 1,108
1980 33.1% 824 65.5% 1,632 1.5% 37
1976 23.6% 563 76.4% 1,820
1972 78.5% 1,769 21.5% 484
1968 22.7% 574 27.9% 704 49.4% 1,249
1964 62.4% 1,509 37.6% 908
1960 18.8% 313 81.2% 1,354
1956 20.7% 261 79.3% 1,000
1952 24.0% 368 76.0% 1,166
1948 28.4% 275 61.4% 595 10.2% 99
1944 12.6% 101 87.4% 698
1940 6.8% 69 93.0% 940 0.2% 2
1936 3.5% 32 96.5% 880
1932 3.8% 20 96.2% 510
1928 44.8% 332 55.2% 409
1924 6.7% 16 83.3% 200 10.0% 24
1920 12.9% 49 87.1% 331
1916 4.7% 20 93.7% 402 1.6% 7
1912 5.7% 17 91.3% 272 3.0% 9
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See also

References
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  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 9, 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 120. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience". Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
  6. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved July 31, 2019.
  7. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  8. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  9. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  10. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  12. "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
  13. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
  14. "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
  15. "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
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