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Junction City

Oregon · 6,787 residents · 3.308 sq mi
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Junction City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,411. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 18% 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 $238,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,787
+44%since 2000
from 4,721 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,052 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 1,427 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+11%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Junction City
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,411
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,347 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,642
+65%since 2000
from $16,155 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$787
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $530 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.4% in 2000
40.1% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+25%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(4,131)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(391)
Asian0.5%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.4%(1,012)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(5,493)
Black0.7%(47)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(673)
Asian1.2%(81)
Other3.2%(220)
Diversity Score34.6%(2,349)
Diversity Score
35
+61%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+79%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Junction City, Oregon?

Junction City, Oregon has about 6,787 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Junction City, Oregon earns about $59,411 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Junction City, Oregon expensive?

In Junction City, Oregon, the median home is worth about $238,900, and the typical rent is about $787 a month.

How educated are people in Junction City, Oregon?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Junction City, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Junction City, Oregon?

About 13.3% of people in Junction City, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Junction City, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Junction City, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,117 residents, a change of about 85 percent over that period.

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