Junction City, KY

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Junction City

Neighborhood

Boyle, KY

Wilsonville / Shelby City

McKinney / Chicken Bristle

Clifton / Little Needmore

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Junction City

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

20.5%

Households with Children

40.9%

School Enrollment K-12

444

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.6%
School Age (5-17): 22.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.4%
Working Age (35-54): 28.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.5%
Seniors (65+): 14.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.6%
High School / GED: 43.8%
Some College or Associate's: 27.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 26.9%
Single Parents: 13.9%
Couples & Adults: 24.1%
Living Alone: 35.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
Asian: 2.8%
Black or African American: 1.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 10.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 95.1%
Puerto Rican: 4.9%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 31.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 68.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 78.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 14.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 92.3%
Spanish: 4.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 5.7%
Elementary (1-4): 5.9%
Middle School (5-8): 6.5%
High School (9-12): 3.8%
College / Graduate: 2.3%
Not Enrolled: 75.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources