Junction City city, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Junction City city, Oregon Demographics
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As of 2026, Junction City city, Oregon has a total population of 6,926, the 90th largest city in Oregon, with a median household income of $76,969, which is 4% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 8.7%.

Junction City city Quick Facts

Population 6,926

Median Household Income $76,969

Median Home Value $353,300

Poverty Rate 8.7%

Unemployment Rate 4.9%

Median Age 41.7 years

Homeownership Rate 57.9%

Affordability Ratio 4.6x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

High School Graduation Rate 92.2%

Diversity Index 29/100

Population 6,926 90th of 419

Median Income $76,969 average

Poverty Rate 8.7% 30% lower national

Median Home Value $353,300 average

How Junction City city Compares

Median Household Income

Junction City city

$76,969

$80,426

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Junction City city

$353,300

$454,200

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.8%

$25K-$50K 16.7%

$50K-$100K 34.8%

$100K+ 34.7%

Employment

4.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4% | National: 5.2%

67.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 57.9%

Renter 42.1%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.7%

18-34

25.1%

35-54

25.2%

55-74

26.7%

75+

6.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Junction City city Rankings in Oregon

#90 Population of 419

#156 Median Income of 419

#202 Education of 419

#182 Home Value of 419

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Cities Similar to Junction City city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Brookings city	6,733	$73,384	$398,700	21.4%	11.0%
Garden Home-Whitford CDP	6,970	$93,345	$602,800	65.5%	5.6%
Sheridan city	6,462	$69,375	$281,800	11.0%	10.8%
West Slope CDP	6,985	$102,656	$700,700	58.1%	10.2%
Warrenton city	6,297	$67,430	$386,500	18.5%	5.5%

Population Overview

Junction City city is a small city located in Oregon. The total population is 6,926. It ranks as the 90th most populous out of 419 cities and towns in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Junction City city is 41.7 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Junction City city is $76,969. This is 4% lower than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $353,300. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 57.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Junction City city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.0%. The Black or African American population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

22.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Junction City city, Oregon is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 419 Census-designated places in Oregon. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Junction City city, Oregon?

Junction City city, Oregon has a population of 6,926 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Junction City city, OR?

The median household income in Junction City city is $76,969, which is 2% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Junction City city, OR?

The poverty rate in Junction City city is 8.7%. This means approximately 582 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Junction City city, Oregon?

Junction City city's population is 83.4% White, 0.0% Black, 9.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Junction City city, OR?

The median home value in Junction City city is $353,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x.

How educated is Junction City city, Oregon?

22.5% of adults (25+) in Junction City city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.