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Junction City

Louisiana · 412 residents (2025 est.) · 1.229 sq mi
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Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 127 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 59.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
525
−19%since 2000
from 652 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
427 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 531 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
+9%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:412 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3404585776958141990201020202024Junction City
2024525
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,688
+53%since 2000
from $13,478 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
59.0%
+34.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
−4%since 2010
from 0.439 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance58.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical56.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$646
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
47.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(335)
Black47.1%(307)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.8%(409)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.7%(135)
Black73.5%(386)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(4)
Diversity Score49.2%(258)
Diversity Score
49
−22%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
52.6 min
+209%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 94.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 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
34.6%
+27.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2011
from 33.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.7%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−61.0 ptssince 2013
from 68.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
43.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2017
from 26.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 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 City, Louisiana?

Junction City, Louisiana has about 525 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Junction City, Louisiana expensive?

In Junction City, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in Junction City, Louisiana?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Junction City, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Junction City, Louisiana?

About 59.0% of people in Junction City, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Junction City, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Junction City, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 249 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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