Jenkinsburg, Georgia
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Jenkinsburg · Butts County, Georgia
Population 346 (est. 2026: ~300)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + -6.65% annual growth projection

Jenkinsburg, Georgia

Butts County, Georgia · Population 391

Jenkinsburg sits in Butts County in central Georgia, roughly 40 miles south of Atlanta along the I-75 corridor. It is a small incorporated city — one of the smallest in the state — with a tight residential character and virtually no commercial core of its own. The surrounding landscape is rural Georgia piedmont, and the town functions as a quiet outlier to the county seat of Jackson, which provides most of the services, schools, and employment that Jenkinsburg residents depend on. At 391 people, this is a place where neighbors know each other and the pace reflects that.

People & Demographics

The ACS 2022 five-year estimates count 303 residents in Jenkinsburg proper, with the broader population figure of 391 reflecting different survey windows. The median age is 47.7 — noticeably older than Georgia's statewide median, pointing to a settled, established adult population rather than a place attracting younger families. There are 132 households, 83 of which are family households, and the average household size is 2.30 persons.

Racially, 248 residents identify as White, 42 as Black, and 19 as Hispanic or Latino. No Asian residents were recorded. The town is less diverse than Butts County overall, which itself draws from a majority-rural demographic profile.

Only 36 children under 18 live in the city limits — a figure that underscores how adult-weighted the population skews.

Economy & Employment

Median household income in Jenkinsburg is $71,912, and per capita income sits at $36,559. Both figures compare favorably against many rural Georgia communities and suggest a working-to-middle-class economic base. Only 10 residents fall below the poverty line — a low count relative to population that reflects the income numbers.

Of the 153 residents in the labor force, just 7 are unemployed. Most workers commute out for employment, as the city itself has minimal local industry or retail. Jackson, the county seat five miles north, anchors the regional employment picture for Butts County's 25,434 residents.

Housing

Jenkinsburg has 141 total housing units, with 132 occupied and only 9 vacant — a vacancy rate of about 6.4%, suggesting stable demand. Owner-occupancy dominates strongly: 113 units are owner-occupied against just 19 rentals. That 86% ownership rate is exceptionally high and signals a community of long-term residents rather than transient renters.

Median home value is $192,000, which is moderate by metro Atlanta standards but represents genuine value given the 40-mile proximity to the city. Median rent is $1,075 per month for the small rental inventory that exists.

Schools

Jenkinsburg students attend Butts County schools based in Jackson. The public school system serving this area includes:

All schools are county-level institutions. Enrollment at Jackson High reflects the consolidated nature of secondary education across all of Butts County.

Getting Around

Jenkinsburg is car-dependent, full stop. Of 141 workers, 114 drove alone to work and 21 carpooled. Zero used public transit. Zero walked. Only 4 worked from home. The aggregate commute time across all workers is 5,345 minutes, which averages to roughly 38 minutes per worker each way — consistent with a population commuting to Jackson, McDonough, or points north toward metro Atlanta. No transit infrastructure serves the town.

Healthcare

The closest hospital is WellStar Sylvan Grove Medical Center in Jackson. For a broader search of individual healthcare providers registered in Jenkinsburg, the CMS NPI Registry lists licensed providers by city. Residents with needs beyond what the local hospital handles typically access the broader WellStar network or Atlanta-area medical centers.

Library

The Jackson-Butts County Public Library serves residents at 1.2 miles from Jenkinsburg. Phone: (770) 775-7524. It is the county's primary public library and the practical resource for Jenkinsburg households.

Parks & Recreation

Two National Park Service sites are accessible within roughly an hour's drive:

The surrounding Butts County landscape also provides access to Jackson Lake and general piedmont outdoor recreation, consistent with rural central Georgia.

Natural Hazards

Butts County has a long federal disaster declaration record, and Jenkinsburg sits squarely within that risk profile. Declared events going back to 1998 include:

The pattern is clear — this part of Georgia takes hits from Gulf-tracking storms that weaken but still carry damaging winds and rain inland, and the county is also vulnerable to ice storms that can paralyze the region. Hurricane Helene in late September 2024 resulted in both an emergency management declaration and a major disaster declaration for Butts County, reflecting the severity of that storm's inland impact.

Government & Municipal Code

Jenkinsburg's municipal code is published through Municode and accessible at library.municode.com/ga/jenkinsburg-city-georgia. The city does not have an adopted building code on record. Residents and contractors undertaking construction or renovation work should verify applicable county-level or state minimum standards directly with Butts County.

Weather

Current forecasts for Jenkinsburg are available through the National Weather Service. Active weather alerts for the area can be checked at alerts.weather.gov. The nearest weather observation station is JACKSON 5.1 SW, located 4.3 miles from town.

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)