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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Junction City

Arkansas · 721 residents · 1.136 sq mi
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Junction City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,981. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $38,200. The poverty rate of 31.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

721
+7%since 1990
from 672 in 1990
1990 – 2025
635 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 592 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.5
−8%since 1990
from 39.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4405246076907741990201020202024Junction City
2024564
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,981
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,313 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
$11,803
+39%since 1990
from $8,508 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.7%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 22.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,200
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$408
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
82.1%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 87.0% in 1990
17.9% rent
1.4
−24%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(415)
Black38.2%(257)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score60.2%(405)
2000
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(393)
Black43%(310)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score62.7%(452)
63
+4%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.6%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 56.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
−33%since 1990
from 25.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Junction City, Arkansas?

Junction City, Arkansas has about 721 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Junction City, Arkansas?

The typical household in Junction City, Arkansas earns about $27,981 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Junction City, Arkansas expensive?

In Junction City, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $38,200, and the typical rent is about $408 a month.

How educated are people in Junction City, Arkansas?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Junction City, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Junction City, Arkansas?

About 31.7% of people in Junction City, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Junction City, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Junction City, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 49 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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