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Junction City, KS
City in Geary County, Kansas.
Population
22,331
Land area
11.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,934
ZIP codes
0
Junction City and its ZIP codes
Junction City at a glance
- Junction City is about 54 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 20th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $61,181, 18% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,500 (21% below Kansas) and median rent is $1,024 a month.
Local data for Junction City, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Junction City, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,181
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$171,500
Median rent
$1,024/mo
Homeownership
50.4%
Bachelor's or higher
25.6%
Median age
28.8
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,671), Mexican Americans (1,896), Irish Americans (1,630).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Geary County. PPP loans are for Junction City.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,694
12,435 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,303
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$399M
FY 2026, $10,868 per person
How people get to work
Junction City, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Junction City, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
543
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
38
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 19°F
32.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Junction City, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Junction City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Grandview PlazaCity | 2.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Fort RileyCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 6.4 |
| OgdenCity | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| ChapmanCity | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| MilfordCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| KeatsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| WakefieldCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| DetroitCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| EnterpriseCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| WoodbineCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| White CityCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| ManhattanCity | 18 mi | 20.4 |
| DwightCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| RileyCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| LatimerCity | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| ParkervilleCity | 20 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Junction City, KS in?
- Junction City is in Geary County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Junction City, KS?
- About 22,331 people live in Junction City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Junction City?
- Nearby places include Grandview Plaza (2.3 mi), Fort Riley (5.6 mi), Ogden (10 mi), Chapman (10 mi), Milford (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023