Junction City is a city located in Boyle County Kentucky. Junction City has a 2024 population of 2,294. Junction City is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually and its population has increased by 0.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,274 in 2020.
The average household income in Junction City is $45,255 with a poverty rate of 30.75%. The median age in Junction City is 41.6 years: 36.2 years for males, and 44.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Junction City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,807 | 83.43% |
| Two or more races | 271 | 12.51% |
| Other race | 45 | 2.08% |
| Black or African American | 40 | 1.85% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 961 | 2.24 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Married | 413 | 2.86 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Non Family | 339 | 1.09 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Female | 161 | 2.86 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Male | 48 | 2.94 | 75 | 25 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
76.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 131 | 8.57% |
| Associates Degree | 118 | 7.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 186 | 12.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 25 | 1.64% |
| High School Graduate | 714 | 46.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 81 | 5.3% |
| Some College | 274 | 17.92% |
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 | 1,353 | 1,153 | 138 |
| 2+ Races | 109 | 100 | 73 |
| Hispanic | 93 | 93 | 69 |
| Black | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| Other Race | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Islander | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 74.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,250 | $25,625 | $57,558 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,125 | $40,417 | $28,011 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,170 | $35,852 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,294 | $34,921 | $27,900 |
| Some College | $33,056 | $35,208 | $20,862 |
$33,294
Average Earnings
$34,921
Average Male
$27,900
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.86% of Junction City residents speak only English, while 7.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,784 | 523 | 29.32% |
| Multiple | 271 | 98 | 36.16% |
| Other | 45 | 45 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 168 | 45 | 26.79% |
30.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.75%
Male Poverty Rate
42.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Junction City is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Junction City is Hispanic, with 26.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 31.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.13% |
| High School | 26.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 21.89% |
| Male Employed | 6.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,382 | $56,627 |
| Households | $38,646 | $45,255 |
| Married Families | $65,063 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $22,965 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
40
Number of Veterans
40
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 2.33% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9.68% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 6.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.7%
Employment Rate
9.8%
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
83.01%
Born in Junction City
96.03%
Native Born
3.97%
Foreign Born
0.32%
Non Citizen
3.65%
Naturalized
96.03% of Junction City residents were born in the United States, with 83.01% having been born in Kentucky. 0.32% 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 | 2,319 | 5 | 0.22% |
| 2028 | 2,314 | 5 | 0.22% |
| 2027 | 2,309 | 5 | 0.22% |
| 2026 | 2,304 | 5 | 0.22% |
| 2025 | 2,299 | 5 | 0.22% |
| 2024 | 2,294 | 5 | 0.22% |
| 2023 | 2,289 | 5 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 2,284 | 8 | 0.35% |
| 2021 | 2,276 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 2,274 | -27 | -1.17% |
| 2019 | 2,301 | -9 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 2,310 | 9 | 0.39% |
| 2017 | 2,301 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2,301 | 15 | 0.66% |
| 2015 | 2,286 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2014 | 2,288 | 16 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 2,272 | 5 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 2,267 | 7 | 0.31% |
| 2011 | 2,260 | 8 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 2,252 | 0 | 0% |