Apache County, Arizona Population 2022
Apache County, Arizona's estimated population is 72,355 with a growth rate of 0.22% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Apache County, Arizona is the 11th largest county in Arizona. The 2010 Population was 71,829 and has seen a growth of 0.73% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 5,283 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 4,281 | -1,002 | -18.97% |
| 1900 | 8,297 | 4,016 | 93.81% |
| 1910 | 9,196 | 899 | 10.84% |
| 1920 | 13,196 | 4,000 | 43.50% |
| 1930 | 17,765 | 4,569 | 34.62% |
| 1940 | 24,095 | 6,330 | 35.63% |
| 1950 | 27,767 | 3,672 | 15.24% |
| 1960 | 30,438 | 2,671 | 9.62% |
| 1970 | 32,298 | 1,860 | 6.11% |
| 1980 | 52,108 | 19,810 | 61.34% |
| 1990 | 61,591 | 9,483 | 18.20% |
| 2010 | 71,829 | 10,238 | 16.62% |
| 2011 | 72,182 | 353 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 72,229 | 47 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 72,322 | 93 | 0.13% |
| 2014 | 71,796 | -526 | -0.73% |
| 2015 | 71,012 | -784 | -1.09% |
| 2016 | 71,381 | 369 | 0.52% |
| 2017 | 71,545 | 164 | 0.23% |
| 2018 | 71,731 | 186 | 0.26% |
| 2019 | 71,887 | 156 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 72,043 | 156 | 0.22% |
| 2021 | 72,199 | 156 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 72,355 | 156 | 0.22% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,787 | 22.01% |
| Black or African American | 545 | 0.76% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52,565 | 73.30% |
| Asian | 262 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 55 | 0.08% |
| Some Other Race | 759 | 1.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1,741 | 2.43% |
Apache County, Arizona Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,505 | 3.28 | 79.7 |
| Married | 8,248 | 4.06 | 86.3 |
| Male | 1,404 | 4.26 | 81.3 |
| Female | 4,743 | 4.89 | 73.3 |
| Non Family | 7,110 | 1.1 | 75.9 |
4.25
Average Family Size
3.28
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,805 | 8.34% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,654 | 10.20% |
| High School Graduate | 14,235 | 31.21% |
| Some College | 13,709 | 30.06% |
| Associates Degree | 3,499 | 7.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,496 | 7.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,209 | 4.84% |
Apache County, Arizona Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 206 | 182 | 101 |
| 2+ Races | 574 | 545 | 220 |
| Black | 463 | 349 | 121 |
| White | 9,977 | 9,422 | 2,465 |
| Other Race | 612 | 407 | 52 |
| Native American | 32,286 | 25,166 | 2,678 |
| Hispanic | 2,397 | 1,793 | 157 |
| Islander | 43 | 43 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 49.03%.
$33,902
Average Earnings
$36,440
Average Male
$32,064
Average Female
Apache County, Arizona Language by Age
Apache County, Arizona Language
45.74% of Apache County, Arizona residents speak only English, while 54.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 50.08% of the population.
Apache County, Arizona Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 52,248 | 21,241 | 40.65% |
| Multiple | 1,719 | 640 | 37.23% |
| Hispanic | 4,401 | 1,052 | 23.90% |
| Black | 421 | 95 | 22.57% |
| Asian | 252 | 36 | 14.29% |
| White | 12,540 | 1,552 | 12.38% |
| Other | 98 | NaN% |
34.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.52%
Male Poverty Rate
34.35%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Apache County, Arizona
The race most likely to be in poverty in Apache County, Arizona is Native, with 40.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Apache County, Arizona is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.79%.
Apache County, Arizona Marital Status
Marriage Rates
35.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.5%
Male Marriage Rate
34.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Apache County, Arizona Married by Age and Sex
Apache County, Arizona 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 55-64.
Apache County, Arizona Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,833 | 14.87% |
| Black | 9 | 1.66% |
| Native American | 1,193 | 3.15% |
| Islander | 4 | 9.30% |
| Other Race | 39 | 6.07% |
| 2+ Races | 128 | 15.31% |
| Hispanic | 224 | 7.72% |
Apache County, Arizona Veterans by Education
12.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
38.2%
Labor Force Participation
34.7%
Employment Rate
9.4%
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
73.55%
Born in Apache County, Arizona
98.62%
Native Born
1.38%
Foreign Born
0.58%
Non Citizen
0.80%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.62% of Apache County, Arizona residents were born in the United States, with 73.55% having been born in Arizona. 0.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990