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Carl Junction, Missouri

City · Population 8,435 · #95 in Missouri
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About Carl Junction

Set in the southwestern part of Missouri, Carl Junction is a close-knit town, home to 8,435 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Carl Junction holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.54 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,523 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Carl Junction Unique

  • The only place in America named Carl Junction — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • Positioned in southwestern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,435.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Carl Junction

  • Bamboo
  • Mi Torito Mexican
  • Randy's Drive-In

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Carl Junction

  • Carl Junction High School
  • Carl Junction Intermediate
  • Carl Junction Jr. High
  • Carl Junction Primary 2-3
  • Carl Junction Primary K-1
  • Carl Junction Satellite School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)8,435
Rank in state#95 of 938
Land area5.54 sq mi
Density1,523/sq mi
Coordinates37.1642, -94.5426

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