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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Junction

Texas · 2,618 residents · 2.3 sq mi
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Junction has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,833. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $44,700. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,618
+2%since 1990
from 2,574 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,138 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,119 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
−2%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Junction
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,833
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,369 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,971
+39%since 1990
from $10,790 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.7%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 22.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$44,700
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$367
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
67.4%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
32.6% rent
1.7
−30%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88%(2,266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(580)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score55.1%(1,417)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(1,820)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29%(759)
Asian0.7%(18)
Diversity Score52.9%(1,386)
53
−4%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.9%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 58.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
+17%since 1990
from 12.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Junction, Texas?

Junction, Texas has about 2,618 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Junction, Texas?

The typical household in Junction, Texas earns about $25,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Junction, Texas expensive?

In Junction, Texas, the median home is worth about $44,700, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Junction, Texas?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Junction, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Junction, Texas?

About 21.7% of people in Junction, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Junction, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Junction, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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