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Junction City

Georgia · 138 residents · 2.351 sq mi
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Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 41 residents. 0% 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 $71,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
138
−23%since 2000
from 179 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
59 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 76 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+7%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1111922743554361990201020202024Junction City
2024353
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,663
+35%since 2000
from $15,310 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.7%
US avg: 10%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing10.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2020
Owner-occupied
76.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
23.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(38)
Black71%(98)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.3%(69)
Diversity Score
50
−16%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.3%
−16.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+9%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.0%
−37.0 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.6%
−61.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Junction City, Georgia?

Junction City, Georgia has about 138 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Junction City, Georgia expensive?

In Junction City, Georgia, the median home is worth about $71,000.

How educated are people in Junction City, Georgia?

About 0.3% 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 6.2% of people in Junction City, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Junction City, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Junction City, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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