Junction City, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Junction City, Arkansas
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Location of Junction City in Union County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.14 sq mi (2.94 km2) |
| • Land | 1.14 sq mi (2.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 190 ft (60 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 503 |
| • Density | 442.78/sq mi (170.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71749
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-36130 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404814 |
Junction City is a small city located in Union County, Arkansas, United States. It is often called a "twin city" because it sits right next to another town named Junction City, Louisiana in the neighboring state.
In 2010, the population of Junction City, Arkansas, was 581 people. By the year 2020, the number of people living there had changed to 503.
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Where is Junction City?
Junction City is special because it is the southernmost town in the state of Arkansas. This means it is located at the very bottom edge of the state.
The city covers a total area of about 1.1 square miles (which is about 2.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Junction City has changed over many years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk over time:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,251 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,065 | −14.9% | |
| 1920 | 653 | −38.7% | |
| 1930 | 814 | 24.7% | |
| 1940 | 797 | −2.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,013 | 27.1% | |
| 1960 | 749 | −26.1% | |
| 1970 | 763 | 1.9% | |
| 1980 | 813 | 6.6% | |
| 1990 | 674 | −17.1% | |
| 2000 | 721 | 7.0% | |
| 2010 | 581 | −19.4% | |
| 2020 | 503 | −13.4% | |
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People in 2020
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 503 people living in Junction City. These people made up 271 households, and 202 of those were families.
The population of Junction City is made up of different groups of people. Most residents are White (about 53.3%), and a large number are Black or African American (about 39.96%). There are also smaller numbers of Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races. About 1.79% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Schools in Junction City
Students in Junction City get their education from the Junction City School District. This district provides schooling for children from their early years all the way through high school.
The schools include:
- Junction City Elementary School, which teaches students from prekindergarten up to grade 6.
- Junction City High School, which serves students in grades 7 through 12.
Images for kids
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First Bank of South Arkansas at 131 North Main Street
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First United Methodist Church in Junction City
See also
In Spanish: Junction City (Arkansas) para niños
