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Junction City

Georgia · 177 residents · 2.351 sq mi
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Junction City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,463. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $89,200. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 53% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
177
−1%since 2000
from 179 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
75 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 76 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
+10%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1111922743554361990201020202024Junction City
2024353
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,463
+127%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$16,880
+10%since 2000
from $15,310 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.232
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing31.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing31.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,200
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2020
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−44.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
25.9%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−14%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2019
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic19.8%(35)
Black76.3%(135)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46.4%(82)
Diversity Score
46
−23%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+9%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
42.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.4%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.1%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Junction City, Georgia?

Junction City, Georgia has about 177 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Junction City, Georgia earns about $75,463 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Junction City, Georgia expensive?

In Junction City, Georgia, the median home is worth about $89,200.

How educated are people in Junction City, Georgia?

About 7.3% 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 6.6% 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 19 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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