Jenkins County, GA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Jenkins County increased by 48. In this period, the peak population was 9,196 in the year 2013. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8,579 | - | - |
| 2001 | 8,592 | 13 | 0.15% |
| 2002 | 8,587 | -5 | -0.06% |
| 2003 | 8,575 | -12 | -0.14% |
| 2004 | 8,566 | -9 | -0.10% |
| 2005 | 8,607 | 41 | 0.48% |
| 2006 | 8,648 | 41 | 0.48% |
| 2007 | 8,575 | -73 | -0.84% |
| 2008 | 8,491 | -84 | -0.98% |
| 2009 | 8,508 | 17 | 0.20% |
| 2010 | 8,320 | -188 | -2.21% |
| 2011 | 8,124 | -196 | -2.36% |
| 2012 | 9,114 | 990 | 12.19% |
| 2013 | 9,196 | 82 | 0.90% |
| 2014 | 9,040 | -156 | -1.70% |
| 2015 | 8,906 | -134 | -1.48% |
| 2016 | 8,823 | -83 | -0.93% |
| 2017 | 8,844 | 21 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 8,790 | -54 | -0.61% |
| 2019 | 8,734 | -56 | -0.64% |
| 2020 | 8,663 | -71 | -0.81% |
| 2021 | 8,764 | 101 | 1.17% |
| 2022 | 8,655 | -109 | -1.24% |
| 2023 | 8,627 | -28 | -0.32% |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Jenkins County, GA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Jenkins County's population decreased by 259 (3.02%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Jenkins County's population increased by 343 (4.12%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Jenkins County's population decreased by 36 (0.42%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Jenkins County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 8,627.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Jenkins County's population peaked in year 2013 at 9,196.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Jenkins County's population was lowest in year 2011 at 8,124.
Jenkins County, GA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Jenkins County grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 15 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Jenkins County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.02% per year. Overall the population grew 0.56% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Jenkins County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.02% per year.
From 2011 to 2012 Jenkins County population grew the most, with an increase of 990 people (a 12.19% year-on-year increase)..
From 2010 to 2011 Jenkins County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 196 people (a 2.36% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Jenkins County, GA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Jenkins County's population decreased by 137 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 109 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 28 (0.32%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Jenkins County, GA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Jenkins County decreased by 569 (6.19%). The population was highest at 9,040 in the year 2014 and lowest at 8,627 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.63%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)