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Junction

Illinois · 52 residents (2025 est.) · 0.826 sq mi
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Junction has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,625. Population has fallen 70% since 2000, a loss of 97 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,700. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42
−70%since 2000
from 139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
−70%since 2000
from 168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
−8%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:52 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
26741231712191990201020202024Junction
202442
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,625
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,443
+44%since 2000
from $16,256 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
+26%since 2010
from 0.294 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance42.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical42.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,700
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−21.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
32.1%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+68%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(4)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+27.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.8%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.4%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2012
from 28.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.0%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+45.9 ptssince 2017
from 43.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.0%
−20.0 ptssince 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, Illinois?

Junction, Illinois has about 42 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Junction, Illinois?

The typical household in Junction, Illinois earns about $55,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Junction, Illinois expensive?

In Junction, Illinois, the median home is worth about $71,700.

How educated are people in Junction, Illinois?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in Junction, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Junction, Illinois?

About 9.5% of people in Junction, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Junction, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Junction, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 161 residents, a change of about -79 percent over that period.

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