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Junction City

Ohio · 819 residents · 0.643 sq mi
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Junction City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,462. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,900. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
819
Unchangedsince 2000
from 818 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,274 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
+13%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6187298409511K1990201020202024Junction City
2024773
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,462
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,861 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,588
+29%since 2000
from $12,074 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.0%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
42.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+24%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(806)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(793)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.6%(13)
Diversity Score7.3%(60)
Diversity Score
7
+377%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
−10%since 2000
from 28.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.1%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Junction City, Ohio?

Junction City, Ohio has about 819 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Junction City, Ohio earns about $33,462 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Junction City, Ohio expensive?

In Junction City, Ohio, the median home is worth about $79,900, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Junction City, Ohio?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Junction City, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Junction City, Ohio?

About 23.8% of people in Junction City, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Junction City, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Junction City, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 48 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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