Junction, UT

Census Place

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2023 Population
305
5.9% 1-year growth
US Senator
Mike Lee
Republican Party
US Senator
John Curtis
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
49
19.9% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
16.1%
66.7% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Property Value
$173,800
5.59% 1-year decline
2023 Employed Population
121
124% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Junction, UT had a population of 305 people with a median age of 49 and a median household income of $N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Junction, UT grew from 288 to 305, a 5.9% increase and its median household income stayed from $N/A to $N/A, a NaNN% change.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Junction, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.8%), Other (Hispanic) (3.28%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (2.95%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Junction, UT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Junction, UT are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Junction, UT was $173,800, and the homeownership rate was 92.2%.

Most people in Junction, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 37.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Junction, UT was 3 cars per household.

United StatesUtahPiute County, UTSouthwest & South Central Utah (Outside Washington County)--Cedar City PUMA, UT

Population & Diversity

Junction, UT is home to a population of 305 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.28% of Junction, UT residents were born outside of the country (10 people).

In 2023, there were 28.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (286 people) in Junction, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10 Other (Hispanic) and 9 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%
2023 Citizenship
100%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Junction, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Junction, UT was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Junction, UT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    286 ± 89
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    10 ± 15
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    9 ± 12
6.23%
Hispanic Population
19 people

In 2023, there were 28.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (286 people) in Junction, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10 Other (Hispanic) and 9 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.23% of the people in Junction, UT are hispanic (19 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Junction, UT as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    101,934 ± 7,718 people
  2. Venezuela
    11,533 ± 2,632 people
  3. India
    9,236 ± 2,356 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Utah was Mexico, the natal country of 101,934 Utah residents, followed by Venezuela with 11,533 and India with 9,236.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.28%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
10 people

As of 2023, 3.28% of Junction, UT residents (10 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Junction, UT was 0%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (1990s)
    10 ± 16
  2. Vietnam
    10 ± 19
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    4 ± 18

Junction, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Junction, UT employs 121 people. In 2023, the largest industries in Junction, UT were Educational Services (31 people), Retail Trade (29 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (17 people), and the highest paying industries were Retail Trade ($72,019), Transportation & Warehousing ($59,500), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,500).

Employment

Occupations

121
2023 Value
± 86
124%
1 Year growth
± 72.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Junction, UT grew at a rate of 124%, from 54 employees to 121 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Junction, UT, are Community & Social Service Occupations (32 people), Sales & Related Occupations (25 people), and Transportation Occupations (15 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Junction, UT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

121
2023 Value
± 86
124%
1 Year growth
± 72.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Junction, UT grew at a rate of 124%, from 54 employees to 121 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Junction, UT, are Educational Services (31 people), Retail Trade (29 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (17 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Junction, UT, though some of these residents may live in Junction, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$40,500
Median earning men ± $17,929
$31,420
Median earning women ± $2,662

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,500), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($24,792), and Public Administration ($N/A).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,307), Public Administration ($N/A), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($N/A).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.78%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.7M people employed in Utah. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 7.69%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Utah.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 59.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (37.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.14%).

Mike Lee and John Curtis are the senators currently representing the state of Utah. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (59.4%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (37.8%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Chase Oliver (1.14%)
    Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 59.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (37.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Utah for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Utah

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Mike Lee
Senator from Utah3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
John Curtis
Senator from Utah1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Mike Lee and John Curtis are the senators currently representing Utah.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Utah

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Utah have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2023, 0.661% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.737% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were Some college (634k), High School or Equivalent (588k), and Bachelors Degree (514k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Junction, UT was $173,800 in 2023, which is 0.573 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $184,100 to $173,800, a 5.59% decrease. The homeownership rate in Junction, UT is 92.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Junction, UT have an average commute time of 37.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Junction, UT is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$173,800
Median Property Value 2023
±$116,918
$95
Median Property Taxes
±$58

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Junction, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Junction, UT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

92.2%
Homeownership
2023
48.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 92.2% of the housing units in Junction, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 95%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Junction, UT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$N/A
Median Household Income
± $N/A
103
Number of Households
± 60

In 2023, the median household income of the 103 households in Junction, UT stayed at $N/A from the previous year's value of $N/A.

The following chart displays the households in Junction, UT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $10k - $15k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Junction, UT is from Utah.
0.475
2023 Wage GINI in Utah
0.478
2022 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2023, the income inequality in Utah was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.584% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Utah was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Utah in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (82.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (9.92%)
  3. Carpooled (7.44%)

In 2023, 82.6% of workers in Junction, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.92%) and those who carpooled to work (7.44%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

37.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Junction, UT have a longer commute time (37.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 11.9% of the workforce in Junction, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

3 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Junction, UT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Junction, UT have 3 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Junction, UT (49 out of 305 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Junction, UT is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

83.9% of the population of Junction, UT has health coverage, with 28.9% on employee plans, 22% on Medicaid, 17.7% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 2.62% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Utah see 1,785 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.53% increase from the previous year (1,741 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1441 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 259 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 60% were men and 40% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 9.84% between 18 and 34 years, 43.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 60% were men and 40% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

16.1%
Uninsured
28.9%
Employer Coverage
22%
Medicaid
17.7%
Medicare
12.8%
Non-Group
2.62%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Junction, UT declined by 48% from 30.9% to 16.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Junction, UT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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