Jenkins City, Kentucky
As of the census of 2000, there were 2401 people, 968 households, and 672 families living in the city. The population density was 281.2 people per square mile (108.57/kmē), it is the 27th least densely populated city in the U.S. state of Kentucky. There were 1122 housing units at an average density of 131.4 per square mile (50.73/kmē). The average household size was 2.43 persons, and the average family size was 2.97 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.7 males. The median age is 38.5 years, the median age of male residents at 37.1 and the median age of female residents at 39.7. The racial makeup of the city was 2352 White, 26 Black or African American, 2 American Indian, 8 Asian, 2 Native Hawaiian, 11 from two or more races and Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $20143, it is the 64th poorest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $25985, it would be the 58th lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The per capita income for the city was $11358, it is the 40th poorest city in terms of per capita income. The median income was $18304, The median income for males was $25833, compared to $12647 for females.
In 2000, 606 pupils and students, of which 320 are male and 286 are female, 25.24% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 14 nursery or pri school, 27 kindergarten, 294 elementary school, 219 high school and 52 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2401 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2401 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2393 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2342 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2334 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2323 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2298 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2274 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2265 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2254 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2244 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| Kindergarten | 19 | 8 | 27 |
| Elementary school | 154 | 140 | 294 |
| High school | 124 | 95 | 219 |
| College or graduate school | 14 | 38 | 52 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkins city, Kentucky | $20143 | $25985 | $11358 |
| Letcher County, Kentucky | $21110 | $24869 | $11984 |
| Kentucky, United States | $33672 | $40939 | $18093 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |