Junction City, Ohio facts for kids
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Junction City, Ohio
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Location of Junction City, Ohio
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Location of Junction City in Perry County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Perry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
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| • Total | 721 |
| • Density | 1,121.31/sq mi (432.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43748
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-39508 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398315 |
Junction City is a small village located in Perry County, Ohio, in the United States. It's known for its history tied to railroads. In 2020, about 721 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Junction City's History
Junction City was first planned out in 1872. It was built where two railroad lines met, which is why it's called "Junction City." A post office has been open in the village since that same year, 1872.
Where is Junction City? Geography Facts
Junction City is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.64 square miles (1.66 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Who Lives Here? Junction City's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 394 | — | |
| 1900 | 443 | 12.4% | |
| 1910 | 811 | 83.1% | |
| 1920 | 890 | 9.7% | |
| 1930 | 860 | −3.4% | |
| 1940 | 813 | −5.5% | |
| 1950 | 805 | −1.0% | |
| 1960 | 763 | −5.2% | |
| 1970 | 732 | −4.1% | |
| 1980 | 754 | 3.0% | |
| 1990 | 770 | 2.1% | |
| 2000 | 818 | 6.2% | |
| 2010 | 819 | 0.1% | |
| 2020 | 721 | −12.0% | |
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Junction City in 2010
In 2010, there were 819 people living in Junction City. These people lived in 315 different homes. About 35% of these homes had children under 18 living there.
The average age of people in the village was about 35.5 years old. Almost 27% of the residents were under 18. About 11% were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females living in the village was almost equal.
Learning in Junction City: Education
Kids in Junction City attend Junction City Elementary School. This school is part of the New Lexington Schools district. The village also has a public library. It is a branch of the Perry County District Library, where you can find books and other resources.
See also
In Spanish: Junction City (Ohio) para niños
