Junior is a town located in Barbour County West Virginia. Junior has a 2024 population of 373. Junior is currently declining at a rate of -0.8% annually and its population has decreased by -2.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 384 in 2020.
The average household income in Junior is $32,365 with a poverty rate of 47.44%. The median age in Junior is 43.5 years: 36.2 years for males, and 48.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Junior was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 321 | 91.19% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 7.95% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 131 | 2.69 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Married | 58 | 3.79 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Female | 39 | 2.38 | 15.4 | 84.6 |
| Non Family | 34 | 1.15 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
67.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 14.16% |
| Associates Degree | 6 | 2.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6 | 2.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 149 | 63.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 6.44% |
| Some College | 24 | 10.3% |
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 | 211 | 166 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 19 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 86.36%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 18.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,250 | $45,577 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,643 | $40,000 | $0 |
| Some College | $24,375 | $28,750 | $0 |
$29,643
Average Earnings
$40,000
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.39% of Junior residents speak only English, while 0.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 321 | 154 | 47.98% |
| Multiple | 28 | 10 | 35.71% |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 100% |
47.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
43.43%
Male Poverty Rate
52.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Junior is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Junior is Multiple, with 35.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 55.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.75% |
| High School | 38.93% |
| Some College | 36.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 33.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 70.97% |
| Female Employed | 40.54% |
| Male Employed | 14.29% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $29,464 | $34,294 |
| Households | $28,393 | $32,365 |
| Married Families | $39,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $23,815 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.3%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
23
Number of Veterans
22
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| World War II | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 9.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
47.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.6%
Labor Force Participation
32.2%
Employment Rate
27.7%
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
82.95%
Born in Junior
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Junior residents were born in the United States, with 82.95% having been born in West Virginia. 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 | 359 | -3 | -0.83% |
| 2028 | 362 | -3 | -0.82% |
| 2027 | 365 | -2 | -0.54% |
| 2026 | 367 | -3 | -0.81% |
| 2025 | 370 | -3 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 373 | -3 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 376 | -3 | -0.79% |
| 2022 | 379 | -2 | -0.52% |
| 2021 | 381 | -3 | -0.78% |
| 2020 | 384 | -102 | -20.99% |
| 2019 | 486 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 488 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 489 | -8 | -1.61% |
| 2016 | 497 | -7 | -1.39% |
| 2015 | 504 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 506 | -4 | -0.78% |
| 2013 | 510 | -4 | -0.78% |
| 2012 | 514 | -4 | -0.77% |
| 2011 | 518 | -3 | -0.58% |
| 2010 | 521 | 0 | 0% |