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Junction

Texas · 2,451 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 $42,649. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 17% 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 $98,800. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,451
−6%since 2000
from 2,618 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,066 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+13%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Junction
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,649
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,698
+58%since 2000
from $14,971 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,800
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
34.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+34%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(1,820)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29%(759)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.9%(1,386)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(1,563)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino32%(785)
Asian1.3%(32)
Other2.1%(51)
Diversity Score60.5%(1,483)
Diversity Score
60
+14%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
−7%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.2%
−55.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Junction, Texas?

Junction, Texas has about 2,451 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Junction, Texas?

The typical household in Junction, Texas earns about $42,649 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 $98,800, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Junction, Texas?

About 16.8% 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 23.2% of people in Junction, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Junction, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Junction, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 123 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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