Junction City, KY Demographics

A map of Junction City's Population by Race

Junction City, Kentucky has an estimated population of 2,643, a large increase from the 2,268 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.5% White, 10.4% Multiracial, 5.4% Hispanic, 2.8% Asian, 1.7% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Junction City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Junction City has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Junction City, that probability was 23.0% in 2020 and 35.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Junction City is ranked the 140th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Junction City was ranked the 154th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Junction City's White Population

2,101 residents of Junction City, or 79.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Junction City is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Junction City ranks 357th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Junction City's White population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. White residents' share of Junction City's population has decreased from 87.5% to 79.5%.

Junction City is more White than neighboring Danville (78.3% White). Junction City is less White than neighboring Hustonville (88.9% White), McKinney (100% White), Stanford (87.3% White), and Burgin (92.8% White).

Junction City's Black Population

46 residents of Junction City, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Junction City is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Junction City ranks 237th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Junction City's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. Black residents' share of Junction City's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.7%.

Junction City is more Black than neighboring Hustonville (0.3% Black), McKinney (0% Black), and Burgin (0.8% Black). Junction City is less Black than neighboring Danville (10.2% Black), and Stanford (7.8% Black).

Junction City's Asian Population

74 residents of Junction City, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Junction City is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Junction City ranks 258th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Junction City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 572.7%. Asian residents' share of Junction City's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.8%.

Junction City is more Asian than neighboring Danville (0.4% Asian), Hustonville (0% Asian), McKinney (0% Asian), Stanford (0% Asian), and Burgin (0% Asian).

Junction City's Hispanic Population

142 residents of Junction City, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Junction City is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Junction City ranks 80th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Junction City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Junction City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.4%.

Junction City is more Hispanic than neighboring Hustonville (0.5% Hispanic), McKinney (0% Hispanic), Stanford (0.7% Hispanic), and Burgin (0.6% Hispanic). Junction City is less Hispanic than neighboring Danville (6.2% Hispanic).

Junction City's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Junction City, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Junction City is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Junction City ranks 348th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Junction City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Junction City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Junction City is more Native American/Other than neighboring McKinney (0% Native American/Other). Junction City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Danville (0.8% Native American/Other), Hustonville (6.9% Native American/Other), and Stanford (0.3% Native American/Other).

Junction City's Multiracial Population

274 residents of Junction City, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Junction City is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Junction City ranks 241st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Junction City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 201.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Junction City's population has increased from 4.0% to 10.4%.

Junction City is more Multiracial than neighboring Danville (4% Multiracial), Hustonville (3.4% Multiracial), McKinney (0% Multiracial), Stanford (3.9% Multiracial), and Burgin (5.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.