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Junction City

Georgia · 139 residents (2025 est.) · 2.351 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 97% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
353
+97%since 2000
from 179 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
150 / sq mi
+97%since 2000
from 76 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.9
+20%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:139 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1111922743554361990201020202024Junction City
2024353
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,475
+40%since 2000
from $15,310 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
+63%since 2010
from 0.232 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$706
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
+48.0 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38%(68)
Black60.3%(108)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60%(107)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.8%(24)
Black87%(307)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(22)
Diversity Score29.4%(104)
Diversity Score
29
−51%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.1%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.6%
−26.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.3%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.9%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
44.3%
+22.8 ptssince 2012
from 21.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
34.9%
−48.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
54.1%
+23.5 ptssince 2017
from 30.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Junction City, Georgia?

Junction City, Georgia has about 353 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Junction City, Georgia expensive?

In Junction City, Georgia, the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Junction City, Georgia?

About 1.1% of adults age 25 and over in Junction City, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Junction City, Georgia?

About 11.3% of people in Junction City, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Junction City, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Junction City, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 195 residents, a change of about 123 percent over that period.

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

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