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Junction, TX
City in Kimble County, Texas.
Population
2,475
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,076
ZIP codes
0
Junction and its ZIP codes
Junction at a glance
- Junction is about 9.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,041 a year, 38% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,900 (46% below Texas) and median rent is $734 a month.
Local data for Junction, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Junction, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,041
Poverty rate
15.7%
Median home value
$151,900
Median rent
$734/mo
Homeownership
68.7%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
18.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (787), German Americans (315), Irish Americans (166).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kimble County. PPP loans are for Junction.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,464
1,170 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,025
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$39.14M
FY 2026, $9,133 per person
How people get to work
Junction, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.6%
- Carpooled18.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Junction, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
360
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
40
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 34°F
22.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Junction, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.1%
U.S. 11.1% +9.0 pts
Cities near Junction
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MenardCity | 29 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Junction, TX in?
- Junction is in Kimble County, Texas.
- What is the population of Junction, TX?
- About 2,475 people live in Junction, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Junction?
- Nearby places include Menard (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023