Junction City is a city located in Union County Arkansas. Junction City has a 2024 population of 474. Junction City is currently declining at a rate of -1.25% annually and its population has decreased by -4.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 498 in 2020.
The average household income in Junction City is $54,395 with a poverty rate of 21.21%. The median age in Junction City is 47.2 years: 36.1 years for males, and 47.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Junction City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 410 | 63.96% |
| White | 231 | 36.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 240 | 2.67 | 83.8 | 16.3 |
| Married | 116 | 2.27 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Female | 65 | 3.89 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
| Non Family | 39 | 0 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Male | 20 | 4.3 | 40 | 60 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
83.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 97 | 23.32% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 4.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 92 | 22.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 78 | 18.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 1.68% |
| Some College | 123 | 29.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 267 | 179 | 62 |
| White | 149 | 133 | 30 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.26%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 23.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,990 | $51,563 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,125 | $51,042 | $27,679 |
| Some College | $30,750 | $0 | $24,115 |
$32,125
Average Earnings
$51,042
Average Male
$27,679
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Junction City residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 396 | 114 | 28.79% |
| White | 231 | 19 | 8.23% |
21.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.38%
Male Poverty Rate
24.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Junction City is Black, with 28.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Junction City is White, with 8.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.12% |
| High School | 21.79% |
| Some College | 9.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 15.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,347 | $58,927 |
| Households | $34,714 | $54,395 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,875 | $25,910 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
53
Number of Veterans
53
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 36 | 12.72% |
| White | 17 | 8.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
71.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.4%
Labor Force Participation
49%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.35%
Born in Junction City
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Junction City residents were born in the United States, with 53.35% having been born in Arkansas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 444 | -6 | -1.33% |
| 2028 | 450 | -6 | -1.32% |
| 2027 | 456 | -6 | -1.3% |
| 2026 | 462 | -6 | -1.28% |
| 2025 | 468 | -6 | -1.27% |
| 2024 | 474 | -6 | -1.25% |
| 2023 | 480 | -6 | -1.23% |
| 2022 | 486 | -7 | -1.42% |
| 2021 | 493 | -5 | -1% |
| 2020 | 498 | -28 | -5.32% |
| 2019 | 526 | -7 | -1.31% |
| 2018 | 533 | -7 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 540 | -8 | -1.46% |
| 2016 | 548 | -5 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 553 | -3 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 556 | -9 | -1.59% |
| 2013 | 565 | -5 | -0.88% |
| 2012 | 570 | -8 | -1.38% |
| 2011 | 578 | -2 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 580 | 0 | 0% |