Junction is a city located in Kimble County Texas. Junction has a 2024 population of 2,557. It is also the county seat of Kimble County. Junction is currently growing at a rate of 1.03% annually and its population has increased by 4.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,452 in 2020.
The average household income in Junction is $71,942 with a poverty rate of 16.57%. The median age in Junction is 40.8 years: 33.3 years for males, and 44.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Junction was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,746 | 71.59% |
| Two or more races | 445 | 18.25% |
| Other race | 179 | 7.34% |
| Black or African American | 53 | 2.17% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.66% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 942 | 2.55 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Non Family | 441 | 1.11 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Married | 405 | 3.89 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Female | 73 | 3.29 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Male | 23 | 4.17 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
3.74
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
68.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 182 | 10.75% |
| Associates Degree | 85 | 5.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 188 | 11.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 111 | 6.56% |
| High School Graduate | 541 | 31.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 161 | 9.51% |
| Some College | 425 | 25.1% |
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 | 1,099 | 959 | 249 |
| Hispanic | 525 | 337 | 50 |
| 2+ Races | 291 | 184 | 28 |
| Other Race | 100 | 57 | 5 |
| Black | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| Native American | 16 | 6 | 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 white people with a rate of 22.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,083 | $62,946 | $24,091 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,852 | $0 | $47,500 |
| High School Graduate | $28,667 | $31,786 | $26,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,156 | $36,086 | $20,714 |
| Overall | $34,653 | $37,275 | $23,864 |
| Some College | $24,479 | $24,479 | $0 |
$34,653
Average Earnings
$37,275
Average Male
$23,864
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.04% of Junction residents speak only English, while 30.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,427 | 223 | 15.63% |
| Hispanic | 883 | 142 | 16.08% |
| Other | 178 | 71 | 39.89% |
| Multiple | 430 | 55 | 12.79% |
| Native | 16 | 2 | 12.5% |
16.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.62%
Male Poverty Rate
20.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Junction is Other, with 39.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Junction is Native, with 12.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 27.56% |
| Some College | 18.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 44.44% |
| Male Employed | 5.33% |
| Female Employed | 3.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,766 | $95,492 |
| Households | $51,667 | $71,942 |
| Married Families | $108,352 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,931 | $44,327 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.8%
Male Marriage Rate
50.6%
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
127
Number of Veterans
123
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 59 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 6.8% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 3.81% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 6.72% |
| Other Race | 5 | 3.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
79.38%
Born in Junction
92.41%
Native Born
7.59%
Foreign Born
3.77%
Non Citizen
3.81%
Naturalized
92.41% of Junction residents were born in the United States, with 79.38% having been born in Texas. 3.77% 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 | 2,689 | 27 | 1.01% |
| 2028 | 2,662 | 26 | 0.99% |
| 2027 | 2,636 | 26 | 1% |
| 2026 | 2,610 | 27 | 1.05% |
| 2025 | 2,583 | 26 | 1.02% |
| 2024 | 2,557 | 26 | 1.03% |
| 2023 | 2,531 | 13 | 0.52% |
| 2022 | 2,518 | 37 | 1.49% |
| 2021 | 2,481 | 29 | 1.18% |
| 2020 | 2,452 | 36 | 1.49% |
| 2019 | 2,416 | 6 | 0.25% |
| 2018 | 2,410 | -29 | -1.19% |
| 2017 | 2,439 | -18 | -0.73% |
| 2016 | 2,457 | 9 | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 2,448 | -42 | -1.69% |
| 2014 | 2,490 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 2,487 | -40 | -1.58% |
| 2012 | 2,527 | -38 | -1.48% |
| 2011 | 2,565 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 2,570 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,618 | -36 | -1.36% |
| 1990 | 2,654 | 61 | 2.35% |
| 1980 | 2,593 | -61 | -2.3% |
| 1970 | 2,654 | -35 | -1.3% |