Junction City, Kansas
Junction City: city in and county seat of Geary County, Kansas
About
Junction City is a city located in the county of Geary in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,353. After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 21,482 inhabitants.
The city was created 172 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Junction City
| Population | 21,482 (2019) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| County | Geary County |
| Postal code | 66441, 66442, 66441–66442 |
| Phone Area Codes | 785 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.56% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.44% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.0286,-96.8314 |
| Altitude | 1,102 feet / 336 meters |
| Capital city | Junction City is capital of Geary County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1854 (172 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:46:46 (23rd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -8.71% (2010-2019) |
| Weather | 83℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Junction City is located at 39°1'43"N 96°49'53"W (39.0286100, -96.8314000).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Junction City decreased by 8.71% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,353 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,959 | 2.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,758 | 6.98% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,991 | -3.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,758 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,933 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,930 | -4.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,933 | -4.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,247 | -3.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,482 | -3.56% | estimation process |
People born in Junction City (24)
People born in Junction City, including professional wrestler and mixed martial artist Bobby Lashley, politician Leslie Andrew Miller, baseball player Joey Devine, .
More notable people
- Adna R. Chaffee, Jr. (United States Army general) he was born in 23/09/1884
- Yvette Bova (American bodybuilder and movie actress) she was born in 06/04/1962
- Steve Henson (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 02/02/1968
- Rockne Tarkington (actor (1931-2015)) he was born in 31/07/1931
- Marillyn Hewson (President and chief executive officer of Lockheed Martin.) she was born in 27/12/1953
- Duane Johnson (American artist) he was born in 11/10/1968
- Fred Otnes (American artist) he was born in 03/12/1925
- George Giles (American baseball player) he was born in 02/05/1909
- James C. Wofford (equestrian) he was born in 03/11/1944
- John C. H. Lee (United States Army general) he was born in 01/08/1887
- John Wells (American baseball player) he was born in 25/11/1922
- Kevin Willmott (American film director) he was born in 31/08/1959
- Mark Dennis (American football player) he was born in 15/04/1965
- Mary Rockwell Hook (American architect) she was born in 08/09/1877
- Michael P. C. Carns (United States general) he was born in 23/06/1937
- Renee Stout (American artist) she was born in 01/01/1958
- Walter D. Ehlers (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 07/05/1921
- Marion Manley (American architect) she was born in 29/04/1893
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Junction City, KS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155487 | Manhattan Area Technical College | Manhattan (KS) | 66503-2499 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Junction City, KS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
| NEW | Newton | 414 North Main St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Junction City.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Junction City Post Office | Junction City (KS) | 66441 |
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- Junction City, Kentucky city in Kentucky, United States with a population of 2,306 people.
- Junction City, Ohio village in the United States with a population of 802 people.
- Junction City, Louisiana human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America with a population of 557 people.
- Junction City, Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 523 people.
- Junction City, Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 468 people.
- Junction City, Wisconsin village in Portage County Wisconsin with a population of 439 people.
- Junction City, Missouri village in Missouri, United States with a population of 314 people.
- Junction City, Georgia human settlement in Talbot County, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 160 people.
Other cities in Geary County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Geary County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Grandview Plaza | 1,553 | City in Geary County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Milford | 518 | City in Geary County, Kansas, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Junction City distances to largest Kansas cities