Jenkins, Kentucky
City · Population 1,757 · #155 in Kentucky
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About Jenkins
Set in the southeastern part of Kentucky, Jenkins is a small town with an estimated population of 1,757.
Officially, Jenkins is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.85 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 199 residents per square mile.
📰 Jenkins News Today
- Joyce Mavis Jenkins Legacy obituary · Aug 16
- Freshman catcher Owen Jenkins enters transfer portal Bat Cats Central · Jun 4
- Richard Wayne Berryhill II Obituary | Letcher Funeral Home | Whitesburg, KY Tribute Archive · Aug 10
- Patsy Ann Jenkins Obituary May 8, 2026 - Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home · May 11
- Left Fork Marshalls Br, Jenkins, KY 41537 [Updated 6/16] Realtor.com · Jun 16
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What Makes Jenkins Unique
- Positioned in southeastern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🏫 Schools in Jenkins
- Jenkins Independent School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,757
Rank in state#155 of 418
Land area8.85 sq mi
Density199/sq mi
Coordinates37.1695, -82.6480