Jenkins, Kentucky
Jenkins: city in Kentucky
About
Jenkins is a city located in the county of Letcher in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,203 and a population density of 93 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,895 inhabitants.
The city was created 114 years ago in 1911.
Quick Facts about Jenkins
| Population | 1,895 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Letcher County |
| Postal code | 41537 |
| Phone Area Codes | 606 |
| Area | 23.68 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.1734,-82.6310 |
| Altitude | 1,539 feet / 469 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1912 (114 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 13:54:25 (13th April 2026) |
| Density | 80 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -16.25% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Jenkins is located at 37°10'24"N 82°37'52"W (37.1734400, -82.6309900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jenkins decreased by 16.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,203 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,207 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,170 | -1.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,124 | -2.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,104 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,074 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,044 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,001 | -2.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,955 | -2.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,929 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,895 | -1.79% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,455 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 3,709 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 47.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,153 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 3,682 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.6% |
| White only, percent : | 97.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 96.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 231 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.5% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $180,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,325 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $438 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $708 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,828 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.45 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,912 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 12,061 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 44,718 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,402 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $65,000 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,992 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 697 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 345 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 263 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 637 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 122 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 528 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,124.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.27 |
Best Things to Do in Jenkins
1Fishpond Lake
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3David A. Zegeer Coal-Railroad Museum
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4Jenkins Coal Museum
102 N Main St, Jenkins, KY 41537, United States View details
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People born in Jenkins (9)
People born in Jenkins, including pilot shot down flying a U-2 spy plane over the Soviet Union Francis Gary Powers, singer Gary Stewart, football player, coach, and college athletics administrator Clay Stapleton, .
More notable people
- Darwin K. Kyle (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 01/06/1918
- George Burpo (American baseball player) he was born in 19/06/1922
- William Miller Drennen (American judge) he was born in 01/03/1914
- Milt Ticco (American basketball and baseball player) he was born in 22/09/1922
- Matt Figger
- Inez Painter McLain she was born in 14/03/1919
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Jenkins, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 248192 | Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology | Whitesburg (KY) | 41858 |
Closest post offices linked to Jenkins.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkin Post Office | Jenkins (KY) | 41537 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Jenkins, Minnesota city in Minnesota with a population of 375 people.
Other cities in Letcher County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Letcher County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Whitesburg | 1,813 | City in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Fleming-Neon | 610 | City in Letcher County, Kentucky |
| Blackey | 141 | Human settlement in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Jenkins distances to largest Kentucky cities