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Junction

Illinois · 56 residents · 0.826 sq mi
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Junction has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,464. Population has fallen 60% since 2000, a loss of 83 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $75,000. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 57% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56
−60%since 2000
from 139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
68 / sq mi
−60%since 2000
from 168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.5
+18%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26741231712191990201020202024Junction
202442
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,464
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,451
+57%since 2000
from $16,256 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade27.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$75,000
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
8.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+232%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(52)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.6%(3)
Diversity Score
5
−48%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+32.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
−10%since 2000
from 33.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.7%
−20.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Junction, Illinois?

Junction, Illinois has about 56 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Junction, Illinois?

The typical household in Junction, Illinois earns about $29,464 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 $75,000.

How educated are people in Junction, Illinois?

About 12.9% 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 18.8% 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 147 residents, a change of about -72 percent over that period.

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

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