Jenkins County, Georgia: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Millen
Jenkins County is not a build-out site today. It feels the boom through the grid it shares, the utilities that serve it and the work nearby. Construction employs 214, up 345.8% since 2019, and construction is 2.4 times as concentrated here as in the U.S. economy. Jenkins County is home to Millen. Employers here counted 1,709 jobs in 2025, up 26.0% from 2019 (the 7th fastest growth of 159 Georgia counties). Unemployment was 2.9% in August 2026, against 4.9% in 2019. Next door, Bulloch County has 2 data centers.
Cities and towns in Jenkins County
Jenkins County is home to Millen.
Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): Perkins.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Jenkins County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 8,660 | 8,843 | ▲ 2.1% | 131st of 159 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 1,356 | 1,709 | ▲ 26.0% | 7th of 159 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $33,145 | $46,718 | ▲ 41.0% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 48 | 214 | ▲ 345.8% | 1st of 97 by growth |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 4.9% | 2.9% | ▼ 2.0pts | — |
| Generating capacity added since 2019 | — | 0 MW | — | |
| Generating capacity retired since 2019 | — | 0 MW | — |
Its power plants have 20 MW of capacity, 100% of it solar. Georgia Power Co is the largest utility serving Jenkins County, one of 4 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 15.49¢/kWh in 2024, above the 13.61¢ median for Georgia utilities. 8,843 people live here, up 2.1% since 2020.
Who powers Jenkins County
Utilities with service territory in Jenkins County
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co | Investor Owned | Bundled | 2,452,488 | 15.49¢ | 39% |
| Jefferson Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | Bundled | 34,490 | 13.27¢ | 12% |
| Excelsior Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | Bundled | 23,422 | 13.61¢ | 34% |
| Planters Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | Bundled | 16,385 | 14.53¢ | 13% |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
Operating power plants 1
| Technology | Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Solar | 20 MW | 100% |
| Largest plants | Owner | Technology | MW | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Midville Solar | Citizens Enterprises Corporation | Solar | 20 MW | 2016 |
The Jenkins County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 1,709 | $46,718 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 214 | $50,759 | 2.36 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Jenkins County
No data center, local measure or delayed project is on record in Jenkins County. Georgia has 60 local measures on record statewide, and 1 neighboring county has one: Bulloch County.
Jenkins County and its neighbors
Of the 4 counties that border Jenkins County, Burke County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkins County | 8,843 | ▲ 26.0% | 20 MW | — | — | — |
| Bulloch County | 86,949 | ▲ 11.1% | 15 MW | — | 2 | 2 |
| Burke County | 24,408 | ▼ 46.9% | 5,166 MW | 76 MW | — | — |
| Emanuel County | 23,147 | ▲ 9.6% | 3 MW | 150 MW | — | — |
| Screven County | 14,408 | ▼ 7.3% | — | — | — | — |
More of Georgia
Jenkins County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Jenkins County, Georgia?
4 utilities have service territory in Jenkins County in the EIA-861 2024 report: Georgia Power Co, Jefferson Electric Member Corp, Excelsior Electric Member Corp, Planters Electric Member Corp. The largest, Georgia Power Co, charged residential customers 15.49¢/kWh on average in 2024.
What power plants are in Jenkins County?
1 operating plant with 20 MW of capacity. The largest is Old Midville Solar (20 MW, solar).
Are there data centers in Jenkins County?
The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Jenkins County. The nearest activity on record is next door in Bulloch County.
Is Jenkins County adding jobs?
Employers counted 1,709 jobs in 2025 against 1,356 in 2019 (+26.0%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 48 to 214.
Does Jenkins County have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Jenkins County. Georgia has 60 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.