Junction, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Junction, Texas had a total population of 2,475, the 661st largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $49,041, which is 38% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.7%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 38% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.1%.

Junction Quick Facts

Population 2,47590% MOE ±254

Median Household Income $49,04190% MOE ±$17,471

Median Home Value $151,90090% MOE ±$26,098

Poverty Rate 15.7%90% MOE ±5.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 2.1%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Median Age 40.1 years90% MOE ±4.2 years

Homeownership Rate 68.7%90% MOE ±6.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%90% MOE ±5.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 77.8%

Diversity Index 49/100

Population 2,475 661st of 1,795

Median Income $49,041 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 15.7% 26% higher than national

Median Home Value $151,900 average

How Junction Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,507	2,475	No clear change (-1.3%)
Median household income	$48,052	$49,041	No clear change (+2.1%)
Median home value¹	$108,425	$151,900	+40.1%
Median gross rent	$895	$734	No clear change (-18.0%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Junction Compares

Median Household Income

Junction

$49,041

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Junction

$151,900

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.0%

$25K-$50K 28.5%

$50K-$100K 24.5%

$100K+ 24.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

10.1%

$15K-$20K

1.9%

$20K-$25K

5.9%

$25K-$30K

4.8%

$30K-$35K

9.3%

$35K-$40K

1.4%

$40K-$45K

8.5%

$45K-$50K

4.6%

$50K-$60K

3.5%

$60K-$75K

12.6%

$75K-$100K

8.4%

$100K-$125K

8.7%

$125K-$150K

5.3%

$150K-$200K

6.9%

$200K+

3.1%

Employment

2.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

62.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.7%

Renter 31.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $734/mo 18.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.1%

18-34

23.9%

35-54

25.5%

55-74

19.8%

75+

9.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Junction Rankings in Texas

#661 Population of 1,795

#1205 Median Income of 1,546

#716 Education of 1,795

#912 Home Value of 1,542

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Cities Similar to Junction

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Anson	2,531	$48,104	$74,800	15.8%	28.1%
Premont	2,428	$47,728	$89,800	7.3%	27.9%
Winters	2,405	$48,590	$55,100	13.7%	19.1%
De Leon	2,516	$46,771	$72,600	16.0%	16.0%
Overton	2,444	$52,279	$115,300	16.7%	17.0%

Population Overview

Junction is a small community located in Texas, within Kimble County. The total population is 2,475. It ranks as the 661st most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Junction is 40.1 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Junction is $49,041. This is 38% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.7%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $151,900. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Junction is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 32.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (63.4% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Junction, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Junction, Texas?

Junction, Texas has a population of 2,475 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Junction, TX?

The median household income in Junction is $49,041, which is 39% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Junction, TX?

The poverty rate in Junction is 15.7%. This means approximately 382 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Junction, Texas?

Junction's population is 63.4% White, 0.1% Black, 32.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Junction, TX?

The median home value in Junction is $151,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

How educated is Junction, Texas?

20.5% of adults (25+) in Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.