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Junction City

Illinois · 527 residents · 0.684 sq mi
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Junction City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,750. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $44,600. The poverty rate of 30.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
527
−6%since 2000
from 559 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
770 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 817 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+6%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4255156046937831990201020202024Junction City
2024638
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,750
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,680
+25%since 2000
from $14,114 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.2%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
18.6% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−2%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(549)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(498)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(13)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other6.7%(35)
Diversity Score21.7%(114)
Diversity Score
22
+1106%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 21.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.5%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Junction City, Illinois?

Junction City, Illinois has about 527 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Junction City, Illinois earns about $45,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Junction City, Illinois expensive?

In Junction City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $44,600, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Junction City, Illinois?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Junction City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Junction City, Illinois?

About 30.2% of people in Junction City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Junction City, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Junction City, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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