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Junction City

Missouri · 283 residents · 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 $30,729. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,000. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
283
−11%since 2000
from 319 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
791 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 891 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+12%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1883094305516721990201020202024Junction City
2024372
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,729
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,531
+60%since 2000
from $11,561 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$567
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $269 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 36.1% in 2000
63.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(263)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(3)
Diversity Score9%(26)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
+29.2 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
−17%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−57.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.6%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.1%
−55.8 ptssince 2013
from 69.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Junction City, Missouri?

Junction City, Missouri has about 283 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Junction City, Missouri earns about $30,729 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Junction City, Missouri expensive?

In Junction City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $82,000, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Junction City, Missouri?

About 5.6% 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 22.6% of people in Junction City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Junction City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Junction City, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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