Junction City, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Junction City, Louisiana
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Village
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| Village of Junction City | |
City Hall in Junction City
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| Nickname(s):
5th Will
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Location of Junction City in Union Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parishes | Claiborne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.23 sq mi (3.18 km2) |
| • Land | 1.23 sq mi (3.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 190 ft (60 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 437 |
| • Density | 355.57/sq mi (137.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-38985 |
Junction City is a small village located in the state of Louisiana, United States. It's unique because it sits right on the border of two parishes: Claiborne Parish and Union Parish.
What makes Junction City extra special is that it's a "twin city" with another town named Junction City, Arkansas, which is just across the state line in Arkansas. In 2020, about 437 people called this village home. The part of Junction City that is in Union Parish is also considered part of the larger Monroe Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Exploring Junction City's Location
Junction City is a small place. It covers about 1.2 square miles (3.2 square kilometers) of land. This means it's a pretty compact community, with no large bodies of water within its borders.
Who Lives in Junction City?
The population of Junction City has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different times:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 389 | — | |
| 1910 | 396 | 1.8% | |
| 1920 | 322 | −18.7% | |
| 1930 | 388 | 20.5% | |
| 1940 | 355 | −8.5% | |
| 1950 | 514 | 44.8% | |
| 1960 | 639 | 24.3% | |
| 1970 | 733 | 14.7% | |
| 1980 | 727 | −0.8% | |
| 1990 | 749 | 3.0% | |
| 2000 | 652 | −13.0% | |
| 2010 | 582 | −10.7% | |
| 2020 | 437 | −24.9% | |
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A Look at the Community in 2020
In 2020, a special count called the United States Census found that 437 people lived in Junction City. These people made up 251 households, and 158 of those were families.
The census also looks at the different backgrounds of the people living in a place. Here's a breakdown for Junction City in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 210 | 48.05% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 201 | 46.0% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.23% |
| Other/Mixed | 11 | 2.52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 2.97% |
This table shows that the population of Junction City is made up of people from various backgrounds, making it a diverse community.
Images for kids
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The City Hall building in Junction City.
See also
In Spanish: Junction City (Luisiana) para niños
