Economy & Jobs — Junction City, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $61,181 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$68,700 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,221 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
| In Labor Force | 11,931 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 24.4% |
| Retail | 15.5% |
| Arts Food | 9.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 22 |
| Fast Food | 21 |
| Real Estate Offices | 17 |
| Hotels Motels | 14 |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| Gas Stations | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Used Car Dealers | 8 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Beauty Salons | 5 |
| Physician Offices | 5 |
| Coffee Shops | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.