Jenkins County, GA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$36,906
Per Capita Income
$21,473
Poverty Rate
23.6%
SNAP Recipients
19.3%
Gini Index
0.484
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K39.8%
$25K–$50K19.8%
$50K–$75K12.3%
$75K–$100K8.4%
$100K–$150K15.1%
$150K–$200K0.8%
$200K+3.8%
The median household income in Jenkins County, GA is $36,906 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $21,473. 23.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 19.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.484 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).