Junction City is a city located in Geary County Kansas. Junction City has a 2024 population of 21,492. It is also the county seat of Geary County. Junction City is currently declining at a rate of -1.67% annually and its population has decreased by -6.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,947 in 2020.
The average household income in Junction City is $70,945 with a poverty rate of 17.89%. The median age in Junction City is 28.4 years: 27.6 years for males, and 29.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Junction City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,327 | 54.96% |
| Black or African American | 4,570 | 20.37% |
| Two or more races | 3,612 | 16.1% |
| Other race | 1,069 | 4.77% |
| Asian | 752 | 3.35% |
| Native American | 66 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.16% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,240 | 2.4 | 49 | 51 |
| Married | 4,031 | 3.08 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Non Family | 3,274 | 1.2 | 36.9 | 63.1 |
| Female | 1,404 | 3.19 | 39.2 | 60.8 |
| Male | 531 | 2.58 | 33 | 67 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
49.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 555 | 4.31% |
| Associates Degree | 1,469 | 11.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,945 | 15.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,049 | 8.14% |
| High School Graduate | 3,330 | 25.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 501 | 3.89% |
| Some College | 4,042 | 31.36% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,002 | 6,603 | 1,688 |
| Black | 2,634 | 2,406 | 609 |
| Hispanic | 1,822 | 1,567 | 427 |
| 2+ Races | 1,658 | 1,516 | 275 |
| Other Race | 557 | 422 | 186 |
| Asian | 539 | 474 | 157 |
| Native American | 40 | 29 | 21 |
| Islander | 29 | 29 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 52.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,420 | $51,250 | $40,218 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,793 | $71,091 | $57,067 |
| High School Graduate | $36,242 | $44,191 | $21,510 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,188 | $30,625 | $11,370 |
| Overall | $40,847 | $47,145 | $30,321 |
| Some College | $41,970 | $49,078 | $29,149 |
$40,847
Average Earnings
$47,145
Average Male
$30,321
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.88% of Junction City residents speak only English, while 15.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,101 | 1,418 | 12.77% |
| Black | 4,530 | 1,165 | 25.72% |
| Multiple | 3,604 | 1,004 | 27.86% |
| Hispanic | 3,646 | 812 | 22.27% |
| Asian | 752 | 96 | 12.77% |
| Other | 1,069 | 46 | 4.3% |
| Islander | 35 | 20 | 57.14% |
| Native | 58 | 14 | 24.14% |
17.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.92%
Male Poverty Rate
21.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Junction City is Islander, with 57.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Junction City is Other, with 4.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.75% |
| High School | 13.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.42% |
| Some College | 10.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 26.89% |
| Female Employed | 13.19% |
| Male Employed | 6.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,901 | $79,576 |
| Households | $60,317 | $70,945 |
| Married Families | $89,479 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,681 | $50,647 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
2,892
Number of Veterans
2,364
Male Veterans
528
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,819 |
| First Gulf War | 840 |
| Vietnam | 479 |
| Korea | 176 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 958 |
| 35 to 54 | 889 |
| 55 to 64 | 410 |
| 65 to 74 | 329 |
| 75+ | 306 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,583 | 19.48% |
| Black | 707 | 25.66% |
| Hispanic | 548 | 25.57% |
| 2+ Races | 368 | 18.91% |
| Other Race | 153 | 28.13% |
| Asian | 64 | 10.51% |
| Native American | 17 | 25.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
37.24%
Born in Junction City
92.13%
Native Born
7.87%
Foreign Born
3.16%
Non Citizen
4.71%
Naturalized
92.13% of Junction City residents were born in the United States, with 37.24% having been born in Kansas. 3.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,673 | -364 | -1.82% |
| 2028 | 20,037 | -364 | -1.78% |
| 2027 | 20,401 | -363 | -1.75% |
| 2026 | 20,764 | -364 | -1.72% |
| 2025 | 21,128 | -364 | -1.69% |
| 2024 | 21,492 | -364 | -1.67% |
| 2023 | 21,856 | -306 | -1.38% |
| 2022 | 22,162 | -375 | -1.66% |
| 2021 | 22,537 | -410 | -1.79% |
| 2020 | 22,947 | 1,240 | 5.71% |
| 2019 | 21,707 | -695 | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 22,402 | -645 | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 23,047 | -1,009 | -4.19% |
| 2016 | 24,056 | -949 | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 25,005 | 189 | 0.76% |
| 2014 | 24,816 | -219 | -0.87% |
| 2013 | 25,035 | -754 | -2.92% |
| 2012 | 25,789 | 1,820 | 7.59% |
| 2011 | 23,969 | 68 | 0.28% |
| 2010 | 23,901 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 18,886 | -1,718 | -8.34% |
| 1990 | 20,604 | 1,299 | 6.73% |
| 1980 | 19,305 | 287 | 1.51% |
| 1970 | 19,018 | 318 | 1.7% |
| 1960 | 18,700 | 5,238 | 38.91% |
| 1950 | 13,462 | 4,955 | 58.25% |
| 1940 | 8,507 | 1,100 | 14.85% |
| 1930 | 7,407 | -126 | -1.67% |
| 1920 | 7,533 | 1,935 | 34.57% |
| 1910 | 5,598 | 903 | 19.23% |
| 1900 | 4,695 | 193 | 4.29% |
| 1890 | 4,502 | 1,818 | 67.73% |
| 1880 | 2,684 | -94 | -3.38% |
| 1870 | 2,778 | -16,895 | -85.88% |