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Junction City, OR
City in Lane County, Oregon.
Population
6,947
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,100
ZIP codes
0
Junction City and its ZIP codes
Junction City at a glance
- Junction City is about 47 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $85,595, 3% above the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $421,900 (12% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,316 a month.
Local data for Junction City, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Junction City, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,595
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$421,900
Median rent
$1,316/mo
Homeownership
59.3%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (955), German Americans (898), Mexican Americans (549).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lane County. PPP loans are for Junction City.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,714
156,948 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,010
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.5B
FY 2026, $9,100 per person
How people get to work
Junction City, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled16.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Junction City, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
129
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
2,273
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 35°F
40.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Junction City, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Junction City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CheshireCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.5 |
| HarrisburgCity | 5.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Santa ClaraCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 4.7 |
| CoburgCity | 7.9 mi | 1.2 |
| River RoadCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.8 |
| MonroeCity | 9.8 mi | 0.5 |
| EugeneCity | 11 mi | 44.5 |
| ElmiraCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| AlpineCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| VenetaCity | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| SpringfieldCity | 13 mi | 15.9 |
| HalseyCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| BellfountainCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| MarcolaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| BrownsvilleCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| PeoriaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Junction City, OR in?
- Junction City is in Lane County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Junction City, OR?
- About 6,947 people live in Junction City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Junction City?
- Nearby places include Cheshire (3.8 mi), Harrisburg (5.8 mi), Santa Clara (6.9 mi), Coburg (7.9 mi), River Road (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023