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Fort Apache

Arizona · 130 residents · 1.119 sq mi
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Population has fallen 46% since 2023, a loss of 109 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 77.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
130
−46%since 2023
from 239 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
116 / sq mi
−46%since 2023
from 214 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
32.1
+4%since 2023
from 31.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2986144201258201020202024Fort Apache
2024130
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$10,598
−44%since 2023
from $18,938 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
−41.6 ptssince 2023
from 57.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
77.7%
+36.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+11%since 2023
from 0.389 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
81.6%
+15.8 ptssince 2023
from 65.8% in 2023
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic6.7%(16)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other93.3%(223)
Diversity Score15.6%(37)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.2%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other93.8%(122)
Diversity Score14.4%(19)
Diversity Score
14
−8%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.1%
−14.4 ptssince 2023
from 87.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
12.5%
−21.6 ptssince 2023
from 34.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−56.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.9% in 2023
Female
42.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 35.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
34.7%
−23.2 ptssince 2023
from 57.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.8%
+26.1 ptssince 2023
from 57.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Apache, Arizona?

Fort Apache, Arizona has about 130 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Fort Apache, Arizona?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Apache, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Apache, Arizona?

About 77.7% of people in Fort Apache, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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