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Junction City, Illinois
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Location in Marion County, Illinois
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 Junction City, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Marion |
| Township | Sandoval |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.70 sq mi (1.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.68 sq mi (1.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 527 |
| • Density | 770.47/sq mi (297.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62882 (Sandoval)
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-38791 |
| GNIS ID | 2398316 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Junction City, Illinois |
Junction City is a small village located in Marion County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 527 people lived there. It's a quiet place where people can enjoy a peaceful community.
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Exploring Junction City's Location
Junction City is found in the western part of Marion County. It's about 3 miles (5 km) south of Sandoval. You can also find it about 4 miles (6 km) north of Centralia. The village is roughly 12 miles (19 km) west-southwest of Salem, which is the main town of the county.
Land and Water Around the Village
The village covers a total area of about 0.70 square miles (1.82 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water. Water from the village flows south into smaller streams. These streams eventually join Crooked Creek, which then flows into the Kaskaskia River.
People Living in Junction City
Junction City has seen its population change over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 457 | — | |
| 1930 | 308 | −32.6% | |
| 1940 | 332 | 7.8% | |
| 1950 | 353 | 6.3% | |
| 1960 | 315 | −10.8% | |
| 1970 | 305 | −3.2% | |
| 1980 | 456 | 49.5% | |
| 1990 | 539 | 18.2% | |
| 2000 | 559 | 3.7% | |
| 2010 | 482 | −13.8% | |
| 2020 | 527 | 9.3% | |
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A Look at the Community in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 559 people living in Junction City. These people lived in 207 different homes. Most of the people living in the village were White. A very small number were Asian or from two or more races.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. About 58% of the homes were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.7 people. The average family had about 3.11 people.
Age Groups in the Village
The population of Junction City in 2000 included people of all ages. About 31.1% of the people were under 18 years old. About 28.6% were adults between 25 and 44 years old. Around 11.1% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 33 years.
