Perkins, Georgia
Seal of Georgia
Perkins · Jenkins County, Georgia
Population 56 (est. 2026: ~100)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + 23.21% annual growth projection

Perkins, Georgia

Jenkins County, Georgia · Population 93

Perkins is a small census-designated place in Jenkins County, tucked into the coastal plain of east-central Georgia. It sits roughly midway between Savannah and Augusta — two of Georgia's largest cities — but neither defines daily life here. The county seat, Millen, is the practical center of gravity for residents, and the nearest weather station is just 4.4 miles away at Millen 4 N. This is rural Georgia in the fullest sense: flat terrain, pine country, and a community small enough that everyone shares the same schools, the same hospital, and the same county services.

People & Demographics

The Census ACS 2022 counts 101 residents in Perkins. Jenkins County as a whole holds 8,674 people, putting Perkins at roughly 1% of the county's population. The entire population recorded in the ACS is identified as White. The data does not report a median age, household size, or count of children under 18 in a statistically reliable form — not unusual for a place this small, where the Census often produces suppressed or unreliable estimates at the CDP level.

Economy & Employment

The ACS 2022 records 101 people in the labor force for this CDP. Reported unemployment is zero — again, a figure that reflects the small sample size rather than a detailed economic picture. Median household income and per capita income figures are not available from the data at the CDP level. For broader context, Jenkins County is one of Georgia's lower-income counties; the state median household income runs well above most rural counties in this corridor. Agriculture, correctional employment, and public-sector jobs are the primary economic drivers in Jenkins County overall.

Housing

The ACS 2022 records 101 housing units in Perkins — all occupied, none vacant. Every occupied unit is owner-occupied; the data shows zero renter-occupied units. That 100% homeownership rate stands in stark contrast to state and national patterns, and likely reflects the CDP's character as a settled, stable rural community rather than a place with rental housing stock. Median home value and median rent figures are not available at this geography.

Schools

Children in Perkins attend Jenkins County Schools. The district runs three campuses serving the entire county:

All three schools are county-wide, meaning Perkins students ride alongside peers from Millen and the rest of Jenkins County. The total K–12 enrollment across the district is approximately 1,146 students.

Getting Around

Every worker in the ACS 2022 data drove alone. Carpooling, public transit, walking, and remote work all register at zero. There is no public transportation serving Perkins. A personal vehicle is not optional here — it is the only realistic way to reach employment, groceries, medical care, or anything else. Aggregate commute time data is not available for this CDP.

Healthcare

Jenkins County Medical Center serves as the local hospital for Perkins and the surrounding county. The facility is in Millen. Specific quality ratings and emergency department status are not available in the current dataset. For a directory of healthcare providers registered in Perkins, the CMS NPI Registry can be searched directly: NPI Provider Search — Perkins, GA.

Library

The Jenkins County Memorial Library is located 0.4 miles from Perkins — a walkable distance in a place where nearly everything else requires a car. Reach the library at (478) 982-4244.

Natural Hazards

Jenkins County sits squarely in the path of Atlantic and Gulf weather systems that track across Georgia. The FEMA declaration record for the county since 2014 is extensive:

That is 15 federal declarations in roughly a decade. Residents here understand that storm preparedness is not theoretical. Helene and Debby hit back-to-back in 2024, compounding damage across the county. Flood risk, wind damage, and ice events are all part of the local hazard profile.

Government & Municipal Code

Perkins maintains a municipal code published through Municode: Perkins CDP Municipal Code. The available data indicates no local building code is in place. Residents and contractors should verify applicable state and county building requirements before any construction or renovation project.

Weather

Current forecasts and conditions for Perkins are available through the National Weather Service:

The nearest observation station is Millen 4 N, approximately 4.4 miles away.

References

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