Junction City, Washington facts for kids
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Junction City, Washington
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Location of Junction City, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Grays Harbor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.61 sq mi (4.16 km2) |
| • Land | 1.42 sq mi (3.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 18 |
| • Density | 13/sq mi (4.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98520
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-34470 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512338 |
Junction City is a very small community in Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area the government tracks for population numbers, even though it's not an official city. In 2010, only 18 people lived there.
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Where is Junction City Located?
Junction City is found in the south-central part of Grays Harbor County. It sits near the coordinates 46°58′22″N 123°46′22″W / 46.97278°N 123.77278°W. To its west is the city of Aberdeen. To the south, you'll find the city of Cosmopolis.
Land and Water Around Junction City
This community is on low ground in the valley of the Chehalis River. The Chehalis River is to its west. Elliott Slough is a waterway to the northeast.
U.S. Route 12 runs along the northern edge of Junction City. This road goes west into Aberdeen. It also goes east about 18 miles (29 km) to Elma. Olympia, the capital of Washington, is about 49 miles (79 km) to the east. You can reach it using U.S. 12 and State Route 8.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Junction City covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.4 square miles (3.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes in Junction City
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| 2000 | 80 | — | |
| 2010 | 18 | −77.5% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 80 people living in Junction City. By the 2010 census, the population had dropped to just 18 people. This shows a big change in the number of residents over ten years.
Who Lived Here in 2000?
In 2000, there were 36 households in Junction City. A household means all the people living in one home. Out of these, 23 were families. Most people were White, making up 95% of the population. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds.
The average household had about 2.22 people. The average family had about 2.70 people. The population was spread out across different age groups. About 16.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 18.8% were 65 years or older. The median age was 45 years. This means half the people were older than 45 and half were younger.
See also
In Spanish: Junction City (Washington) para niños
