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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Junction City

Louisiana · 652 residents · 1.229 sq mi
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Junction City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,625. Population has fallen 16% since 1990, a loss of 122 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $35,800. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

652
−16%since 1990
from 774 in 1990
1990 – 2025
531 / sq mi
−16%since 1990
from 630 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.6
+11%since 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3404585776958141990201020202024Junction City
2024525
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,625
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2021
$13,478
+57%since 1990
from $8,570 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.1%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 22.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,800
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2021
$331
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $205 in 1990
US average: $602
78.5%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
21.5% rent
1.2
−27%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic55%(426)
Black45%(348)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score64.5%(499)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(335)
Black47.1%(307)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.8%(409)
63
−3%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.6%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.1%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 62.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−17%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Junction City, Louisiana?

Junction City, Louisiana has about 652 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Junction City, Louisiana earns about $30,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Junction City, Louisiana expensive?

In Junction City, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $35,800, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Junction City, Louisiana?

About 10.6% 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 24.1% 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 122 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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