Jenkins, Minnesota

Jenkins
City
Location of Jenkins within Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 46°38′53″N94°19′27″W / 46.64806°N 94.32417°W / 46.64806; -94.32417
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Crow Wing
Area [1]
• Total	4.50 sq mi (11.66 km2)
• Land	4.47 sq mi (11.58 km2)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation [2]	1,266 ft (386 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	490
• Density	109.57/sq mi (42.30/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes	56456, 56472
Area code	218
FIPS code	27-31832 [3]
GNIS feature ID	2395464 [2]

Jenkins is a city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 430 at the 2010 census. ^[4] It is part of the Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

A post office called Jenkins has been in operation since 1895. ^[5] The city was named for George W. Jenkins, a local lumberman. Jenkins was incorporated as a village in 1904 ^[6] and as a city in 1969. ^[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.51 square miles (11.68 km²), of which 4.48 square miles (11.60 km²) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km²) is water. ^[8] Jenkins is located in the northwest part of Crow Wing County. Jenkins is a gateway to the nearby Whitefish Chain of Lakes.

Minnesota State Highway 371 serves as a main route in the community. Other routes include County Roads 15, 16, and 145.

Jenkins is part of the Brainerd Lakes Area.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	130		—
1920	125		−3.8%
1930	148		18.4%
1940	206		39.2%
1950	170		−17.5%
1960	144		−15.3%
1970	148		2.8%
1980	219		48.0%
1990	262		19.6%
2000	287		9.5%
2010	430		49.8%
2020	490		14.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census ^[9] of 2010, there were 430 people, 168 households, and 101 families living in the city. The population density was 96.0 inhabitants per square mile (37.1/km²). There were 193 housing units at an average density of 43.1 per square mile (16.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.3% White, 0.5% Native American, and 0.2% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 168 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.9% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.26.

The median age in the city was 31.8 years. 29.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.2% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 9.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.7% male and 46.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[3] of 2000, there were 287 people, 113 households, and 72 families living in the city. The population density was 67.5 inhabitants per square mile (26.1/km²). There were 123 housing units at an average density of 28.9 per square mile (11.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.91% White, 0.70% Native American, 0.35% Asian, and 1.05% from two or more races.

There were 113 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,167, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $25,938 versus $17,232 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,198. About 6.1% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 21.7% of those 65 or over.

Education

Pequot Lakes Public Schools is the public school district. ^[10] Pequot Lakes High School is the district's high school.

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jenkins, Minnesota
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved April 23, 2011.^{[ dead link ]}
5. "Crow Wing County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
6. "City of Jenkins History". City of Jenkins. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
7. Upham, Warren (2001). Minnesota Place Names: A Geographical Encyclopedia. Minnesota Historical Society Press. p. 159. ISBN   978-0-87351-396-8.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved November 13, 2012.
10. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Crow Wing County, MN" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 7, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.

External links

• Jenkins, MN City Website