Jenkins County, Georgia

county in Georgia, United States

Jenkins County is a county located in the southeastern area of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,674[1] The county seat is Millen.[2]

Jenkins County
Jenkins County Courthouse, in Millen
Jenkins County Courthouse, in Millen
Map of Georgia highlighting Jenkins County
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Map of the United States highlighting Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°47′N 81°58′W / 32.79°N 81.96°W / 32.79; -81.96
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedAugust 17, 1905; 118 years ago (1905-08-17)
Named forCharles Jones Jenkins
SeatMillen
Largest cityMillen
Area
 • Total352 sq mi (910 km2)
 • Land347 sq mi (900 km2)
 • Water5.2 sq mi (13 km2)  1.5%
Population
 • Total8,674
 • Density25/sq mi (10/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitewww.jenkinscountyga.com

References change

  1. 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Jenkins County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2015-05-09. Retrieved 2011-06-07.