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Junction City, Kansas

Junction City is a city in and the county seat of Geary County, Kansas, United States.
Population 22,932

Top Events in Junction City History

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1855Culture
The community was renamed Millard City for Captain Millard of the Hartford on October 3, 1855.
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1857History
It was renamed briefly Humboldt in 1857 by local farmers and renamed again later that year to Junction City.
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1859Government
It was formally incorporated in 1859.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 18,886 people, 7,492 households, and 5,079 families living in the city.
5
2009Education
There were over 678 new students in the 2009–2010 school year, breaking all records for enrollment in the school district.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 23,353 people, 9,134 households, and 6,109 families living in the city.
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2016History
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $52,159 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,413) and the median family income wa...
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2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === The 2020 United States census counted 22,932 people, 9,104 households, and 5,851 families in Junction City.

Historical Timeline

1855Culture
The community was renamed Millard City for Captain Millard of the Hartford on October 3, 1855.
1857History
It was renamed briefly Humboldt in 1857 by local farmers and renamed again later that year to Junction City.
1859Government
It was formally incorporated in 1859.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 18,886 people, 7,492 households, and 5,079 families living in the city.
2009Education
There were over 678 new students in the 2009–2010 school year, breaking all records for enrollment in the school district.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 23,353 people, 9,134 households, and 6,109 families living in the city.
2016History
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $52,159 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,413) and the median family income wa...
2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === The 2020 United States census counted 22,932 people, 9,104 households, and 5,851 families in Junction City.

Did You Know?

1
Junction City is located in the state of Kansas.
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Junction City has a population of 22,932 residents.
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As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 22,932.

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Famous People from Junction City, Kansas

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Mark Dennis (American football)
Football Player · Born Apr 15, 1965 · Age 60
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Bob Horner
Baseball Player · Born Aug 6, 1957 · Age 68
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Steve Henson
Basketball Player, Coach · Born Feb 2, 1968 · Age 58
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Michael P. C. Carns
United States Air Force General · Born Jun 23, 1937 · Died Oct 11, 2023 (age 86)
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Mary Rockwell Hook
Architect · Born Sep 8, 1877 · Died Sep 8, 1978 (age 101)
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