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Junction City, KY
City in Boyle County, Kentucky.
Population
2,643
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,318
ZIP codes
0
Junction City and its ZIP codes
Junction City at a glance
- Junction City is about 11 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,938, 28% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,100 (43% below Kentucky) and median rent is $969 a month.
Local data for Junction City, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Junction City, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,938
Poverty rate
27.9%
Median home value
$117,100
Median rent
$969/mo
Homeownership
76.7%
Bachelor's or higher
20.6%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (164), Mexican Americans (135), German Americans (121).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Boyle County. PPP loans are for Junction City.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,158
14,509 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,266
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$245M
FY 2026, $8,015 per person
How people get to work
Junction City, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.5%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Junction City, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
168
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
80
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Cities near Junction City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DanvilleCity | 3.5 mi | 18.1 |
| HustonvilleCity | 7.3 mi | 0.7 |
| StanfordCity | 8.3 mi | 4.8 |
| McKinneyCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.4 |
| PerryvilleCity | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| BurginCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| LancasterCity | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| HarrodsburgCity | 13 mi | 6.9 |
| High BridgeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| Crab OrchardCity | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| MackvilleCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| LibertyCity | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| BradfordsvilleCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| WilmoreCity | 22 mi | 5 |
| EubankCity | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| SalvisaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Junction City, KY in?
- Junction City is in Boyle County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Junction City, KY?
- About 2,643 people live in Junction City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Junction City?
- Nearby places include Danville (3.5 mi), Hustonville (7.3 mi), Stanford (8.3 mi), McKinney (9.2 mi), Perryville (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023