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Junction City

Missouri · 287 residents (2025 est.) · 0.358 sq mi
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Junction City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,682. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Households here earn about 50% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
26% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
372
+17%since 2000
from 319 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,039 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 891 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+8%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:287 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1883094305516721990201020202024Junction City
2024372
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,682
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,235
+84%since 2000
from $11,561 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
−30%since 2010
from 0.653 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information1.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$583
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $269 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.1% in 2000
74.1% rent
Vacancy rate
24.5%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(314)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(314)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(15)
Diversity Score34.1%(127)
Diversity Score
34
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+42.9 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
−23%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% 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
32.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
−52.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.7%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 23.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.3%
−54.6 ptssince 2013
from 69.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.6%
+26.0 ptssince 2017
from 62.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Junction City, Missouri?

Junction City, Missouri has about 372 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Junction City, Missouri earns about $35,682 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Junction City, Missouri expensive?

In Junction City, Missouri, the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Junction City, Missouri?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Junction City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Junction City, Missouri?

About 15.2% of people in Junction City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Junction City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Junction City, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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