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Junction City, LA
Village in Union Parish, Louisiana.
Population
525
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
427
ZIP codes
0
Junction City and its ZIP codes
Junction City at a glance
- Junction City is about 4 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Median rent is $646 a month.
Local data for Junction City, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Junction City, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
59.0%
Median rent
$646/mo
Homeownership
52.8%
Bachelor's or higher
7.0%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
52.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2), Irish Americans (1).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union Parish. PPP loans are for Junction City.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,823
5,513 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,356
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$147M
FY 2026, $6,954 per person
How people get to work
Junction City, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.6%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 52.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Junction City, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
648
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
256
2.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 34°F
52.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Junction City, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
20.3%
U.S. 12.1% +8.2 pts
Smoking
22.9%
U.S. 12.8% +10.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Junction City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Junction City, ARCity | 1 mi | 1.1 |
| LillieVillage | 7.3 mi | 1.9 |
| SpearsvilleVillage | 8.8 mi | 2.4 |
| BerniceTown | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| El Dorado, ARCity | 15 mi | 16.2 |
| LisbonVillage | 17 mi | 13.1 |
| Lawson, ARCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| Urbana, ARCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| DubachTown | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| Norphlet, ARCity | 22 mi | 2 |
| Strong, ARCity | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| FarmervilleTown | 24 mi | 5.8 |
| Mount Holly, ARCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.8 |
| HomerTown | 24 mi | 4.7 |
| HaynesvilleTown | 24 mi | 4.8 |
| Calion, ARCity | 25 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Junction City, LA in?
- Junction City is in Union Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Junction City, LA?
- About 525 people live in Junction City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Junction City?
- Nearby places include Junction City, AR (1 mi), Lillie (7.3 mi), Spearsville (8.8 mi), Bernice (13 mi), El Dorado, AR (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023