Jenkinsburg, Georgia

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Jenkinsburg, Georgia
City
Seal of Jenkinsburg, Georgia.png
Seal
Butts County Georgia Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Jenkinsburg Highlighted.svg
Location in Butts County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 33°19′30″N84°2′6″W / 33.32500°N 84.03500°W / 33.32500; -84.03500
Country United States
State Georgia
County Butts
Area
[1]
 • Total1.30 sq mi (3.38 km2)
 • Land1.30 sq mi (3.37 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
764 ft (233 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total391
 • Density300.31/sq mi (115.97/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
30234
Area code 770
FIPS code 13-42156 [2]
GNIS feature ID0332094 [3]
Website www.cityofjenkinsburg.com

Jenkinsburg is a city in Butts County, Georgia, United States. The population was 391 in 2020, up from 370 at the 2010 census. [4]

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History

The community was named after the Jenkins family, original owners of the town site. [5]

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Jenkinsburg as a town in 1889. [6]

The community was heavily damaged by an EF2 tornado on January 12, 2023. The tornado killed two people (one of which was indirect) and injured 10 others (the direct fatality occurred further to the northeast in Jackson Lake area while the indirect fatality occurred in Jasper County). [7]

Geography

Jenkinsburg is located near the northwest border of Butts County at 33°19′30″N84°2′6″W / 33.32500°N 84.03500°W / 33.32500; -84.03500 (33.325081, -84.034922), [8] along U.S. Route 23. It lies 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Jackson, the Butts County seat, and 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Locust Grove and access to Interstate 75.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Jenkinsburg has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.2 km2), all land. [4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900 255—
1910 237−7.1%
1920 30026.6%
1930 257−14.3%
1940 166−35.4%
1950 1660.0%
1960 23340.4%
1970 38263.9%
1980 360−5.8%
1990 213−40.8%
2000 203−4.7%
2010 37082.3%
2020 3915.7%
U.S. Decennial Census [9]

As of the census [2] of 2000, there were 203 people, 76 households, and 55 families residing in the town. The population density was 258.4 inhabitants per square mile (99.8/km2). There were 84 housing units at an average density of 106.9 per square mile (41.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 72.41% White, 21.67% African American, 0.49% Asian, 0.49% Pacific Islander, and 4.93% from two or more races.

There were 76 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the town the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,417, and the median income for a family was $45,625. Males had a median income of $31,786 versus $29,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,437. About 4.3% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.5% of those 65 or over.

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References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Jenkinsburg city, Georgia". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2013.
  5. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 120. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
  6. ↑ Georgia (1889). Acts Passed by the General Assembly of Georgia. J. Johnston. p. 876.
  7. ↑ "January 12, 2023 Tornado Outbreak". www.weather.gov. National Weather Service Peachtree City GA. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  8. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  9. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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