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Junction City

Arkansas · 503 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 $28,674. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 218 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,600. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
503
−30%since 2000
from 721 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
443 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 635 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+5%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4405246076907741990201020202024Junction City
2024564
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,674
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,981 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$19,494
+65%since 2000
from $11,803 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance14.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,600
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$807
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+134%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(393)
Black43%(310)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.7%(452)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(258)
Black40%(201)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(9)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score64.4%(324)
Diversity Score
64
+3%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2011
from 44.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Junction City, Arkansas?

Junction City, Arkansas has about 503 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Junction City, Arkansas earns about $28,674 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 $91,600, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in Junction City, Arkansas?

About 18.4% 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 21.5% of people in Junction City, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Junction City, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Junction City, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 169 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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