Demographics & People — Jenkins, Kentucky
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,569 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,100 |
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| Median Age | 42.9 |
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| Total Households | 694 |
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| Family Households | 418 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0065 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,517 |
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| Black or African American | 5 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 822 |
| Irish | 394 |
| German | 250 |
| Other groups | 226 |
| Scottish | 160 |
| American | 116 |
| English | 115 |
| Dutch | 108 |
| French (except Basque) | 37 |
| Scotch-Irish | 27 |
Language
| English Only | 1,517 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,517 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 63 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,463 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 16.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Jenkins, Kentucky.
