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Junction City

Kentucky · 2,268 residents · 2.006 sq mi
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Junction City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,396. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,200. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,268
+4%since 2000
from 2,184 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,131 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,089 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+17%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Junction City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,396
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,569 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,492
+39%since 2000
from $13,258 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
38.5% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+55%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(2,061)
Black1.1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(84)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.5%(272)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(1,984)
Black2.2%(49)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(126)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other3.7%(83)
Diversity Score27.4%(622)
Diversity Score
27
+120%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+105%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.3%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Junction City, Kentucky?

Junction City, Kentucky has about 2,268 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Junction City, Kentucky earns about $32,396 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Junction City, Kentucky expensive?

In Junction City, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $96,200, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Junction City, Kentucky?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Junction City, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Junction City, Kentucky?

About 29.1% of people in Junction City, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Junction City, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Junction City, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 285 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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