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Junction City

California · 658 residents · 26.536 sq mi
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Junction City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,733. Population has declined 4% since 2019. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $328,200. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
658
−4%since 2019
from 682 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
25 / sq mi
−4%since 2019
from 26 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
52.0
−14%since 2019
from 60.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6047659271K1K201020202024Junction City
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,733
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $53,952 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,788
−8%since 2019
from $30,176 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 25.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 8.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17%
US avg: 1.2%
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$328,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $352,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$709
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $690 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 86.8% in 2019
16.9% rent
Afford Score
6.2
−5%since 2019
from 6.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(526)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(84)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other9.8%(67)
Diversity Score47.5%(324)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(535)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7%(46)
Asian2.1%(14)
Other6.4%(42)
Diversity Score35.8%(236)
Diversity Score
36
−25%since 2019
from 48 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 24.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 96.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
−29%since 2019
from 33.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 74.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 0.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 38.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 29.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
Female
43.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.1% in 2019
Foreign born
5.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 7.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Junction City, California?

Junction City, California has about 658 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Junction City, California earns about $52,733 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Junction City, California expensive?

In Junction City, California, the median home is worth about $328,200, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in Junction City, California?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Junction City, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Junction City, California?

About 9.1% of people in Junction City, California live below the federal poverty line.

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