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 $70,073 with a poverty rate of 15.52%. The median age in Junction is 35 years: 32.3 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Junction was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,741 | 69.81% |
| Two or more races | 509 | 20.41% |
| Other race | 162 | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 75 | 3.01% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.28% |
| 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 | 883 | 2.78 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Married | 433 | 3.82 | 82 | 18 |
| Non Family | 348 | 1.15 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Female | 78 | 4.22 | 28.2 | 71.8 |
| Male | 24 | 3.13 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
3.74
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
67.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 172 | 10.96% |
| Associates Degree | 75 | 4.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 220 | 14.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 107 | 6.82% |
| High School Graduate | 446 | 28.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 140 | 8.92% |
| Some College | 409 | 26.07% |
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 | 951 | 840 | 274 |
| Hispanic | 561 | 369 | 53 |
| 2+ Races | 296 | 199 | 23 |
| Other Race | 105 | 51 | 6 |
| Black | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 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 28.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,542 | $56,029 | $44,432 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,559 | $64,632 | $57,083 |
| High School Graduate | $20,833 | $0 | $21,563 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,222 | $24,375 | $21,513 |
| Overall | $31,827 | $34,457 | $27,794 |
| Some College | $28,750 | $29,512 | $0 |
$31,827
Average Earnings
$34,457
Average Male
$27,794
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.04% of Junction residents speak only English, while 29.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,334 | 220 | 16.49% |
| Hispanic | 1,009 | 135 | 13.38% |
| Multiple | 495 | 47 | 9.49% |
| Other | 161 | 24 | 14.91% |
15.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.64%
Male Poverty Rate
17.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Junction is White, with 16.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Junction is Multiple, with 9.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.76% |
| Some College | 12.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Female Employed | 6.23% |
| Male Employed | 5.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,172 | $84,332 |
| Households | $55,110 | $70,073 |
| Married Families | $87,679 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,625 | $44,287 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.3%
Male Marriage Rate
54.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
122
Number of Veterans
117
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 49 |
| Second Gulf War | 42 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96 | 7.2% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 3.93% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 5.54% |
| Other Race | 6 | 4.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.6%
Labor Force Participation
67.7%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
78.27%
Born in Junction
94.07%
Native Born
5.93%
Foreign Born
3.17%
Non Citizen
2.77%
Naturalized
94.07% of Junction residents were born in the United States, with 78.27% having been born in Texas. 3.17% 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% |