Apache Junction, Arizona Population 2022
Apache Junction is a city located in Pinal County Arizona. Apache Junction has a 2020 population of 45,676. Apache Junction is currently growing at a rate of 2.32% annually and its population has increased by 27.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,918 in 2010.
The average household income in Apache Junction is $58,060 with a poverty rate of 13.93%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $814 per month, and the median house value is $105,600. The median age in Apache Junction is 52.2 years, 50 years for males, and 54.8 years for females.
Apache Junction Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Apache Junctionwas:
- White: 92.77%
- Two or more races: 2.01%
- Other race: 1.99%
- Black or African American: 1.12%
- Native American: 1.08%
- Asian: 0.97%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.06%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,657 | 92.77% |
| Two or More Races | 814 | 2.01% |
| Some Other Race | 809 | 1.99% |
| Black or African American | 454 | 1.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 438 | 1.08% |
| Asian | 394 | 0.97% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.06% |
Apache Junction Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,606 | 2.3 | 78 |
| Married | 7,753 | 2.85 | 85.5 |
| Non Family | 7,728 | 1.25 | 72.8 |
| Female | 1,595 | 4.16 | 69.9 |
| Male | 530 | 3.84 | 67.5 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,135 | 3.61% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,890 | 9.20% |
| High School Graduate | 10,420 | 33.18% |
| Some College | 8,760 | 27.89% |
| Associates Degree | 3,017 | 9.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,527 | 11.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,660 | 5.29% |
Apache Junction Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,328 | 23,445 | 4,025 |
| Hispanic | 3,792 | 2,816 | 735 |
| Other Race | 566 | 493 | 48 |
| 2+ Races | 365 | 351 | 150 |
| Black | 361 | 361 | 178 |
| Native American | 283 | 202 | |
| Asian | 267 | 196 | 107 |
| Islander | 26 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 49.31%.
$32,291
Average Earnings
$40,377
Average Male
$26,726
Average Female
Apache Junction Language by Age
Apache Junction Language
87.54% of Apache Junction residents speak only English, while 12.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.61% of the population.
Apache Junction Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32,237 | 4,349 | 13.49% |
| Hispanic | 6,238 | 945 | 15.15% |
| Other | 184 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 799 | 151 | 18.90% |
| Native | 431 | 149 | 34.57% |
| Black | 444 | 49 | 11.04% |
| Asian | 394 | 28 | 7.11% |
13.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.07%
Male Poverty Rate
13.80%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Apache Junction
The race most likely to be in poverty in Apache Junction is Native, with 34.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Apache Junction is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.62%.
Apache Junction Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Apache Junction Married by Age and Sex
Apache Junction Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Apache Junction Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,806 | 15.08% |
| Hispanic | 261 | 5.78% |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 11.90% |
| Black | 25 | 6.93% |
Apache Junction Veterans by Education
10.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
45.7%
Labor Force Participation
41.8%
Employment Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
30.10%
Born in Apache Junction
93.54%
Native Born
6.46%
Foreign Born
3.28%
Non Citizen
3.18%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.54% of Apache Junction residents were born in the United States, with 30.10% having been born in Arizona. 3.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 45,676 | 1,035 | 2.32% |
| 2021 | 44,641 | 1,035 | 2.37% |
| 2020 | 43,606 | 1,035 | 2.43% |
| 2019 | 42,571 | 1,035 | 2.49% |
| 2018 | 41,536 | 918 | 2.26% |
| 2017 | 40,618 | 957 | 2.41% |
| 2016 | 39,661 | 1,138 | 2.95% |
| 2015 | 38,523 | 913 | 2.43% |
| 2014 | 37,610 | 878 | 2.39% |
| 2013 | 36,732 | 576 | 1.59% |
| 2012 | 36,156 | 433 | 1.21% |
| 2011 | 35,723 | -195 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 35,918 | 4,104 | 1.22% |
| 2000 | 31,814 | 13,714 | 5.80% |
| 1990 | 18,100 | 8,165 | 6.18% |
| 1980 | 9,935 | 7,535 | 15.26% |
| 1970 | 2,400 | 0.00% |