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 $39,584 with a poverty rate of 39.21%. The median age in Junior is 33.4 years: 33.6 years for males, and 32.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Junior was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 272 | 82.67% |
| Two or more races | 57 | 17.33% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 127 | 2.59 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Married | 60 | 3.08 | 75 | 25 |
| Female | 38 | 2.29 | 7.9 | 92.1 |
| Non Family | 24 | 1.04 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Male | 5 | 6.4 | 100 | 0 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
59.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 28 | 13.59% |
| Associates Degree | 7 | 3.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1 | 0.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 134 | 65.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 7.28% |
| Some College | 21 | 10.19% |
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 | 178 | 149 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 83.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 0.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,688 | $47,604 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,813 | $47,604 | $0 |
| Some College | $33,333 | $0 | $0 |
$37,813
Average Earnings
$47,604
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.34% of Junior residents speak only English, while 0.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 272 | 104 | 38.24% |
| Multiple | 57 | 25 | 43.86% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 100% |
39.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.61%
Male Poverty Rate
47.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Junior is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Junior is White, with 38.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 40%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 100% |
| Some College | 42.86% |
| High School | 34.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Female Employed | 40.48% |
| Male Employed | 14.58% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $34,750 | $43,517 |
| Households | $29,063 | $39,584 |
| Married Families | $53,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $18,663 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.7%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
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
18
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| World War II | 4 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.5%
Labor Force Participation
36.7%
Employment Rate
21.1%
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
86.63%
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 86.63% 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% |