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Apache County

Arizona · 66,021 residents · 11,198.313 sq mi
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Apache County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,967. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $61,800. The poverty rate of 34.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66,021
−5%since 2000
from 69,423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+42%since 2000
from 27.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
61K64K67K70K73K1990201020202024Apache County
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,967
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,344 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,781
+76%since 2000
from $8,986 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$527
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
26.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+8%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(12,281)
Black0.2%(163)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(3,119)
Asian0.1%(85)
Other0%
Diversity Score43%(29,867)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.9%(13,791)
Black0.3%(184)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(3,861)
Asian0.5%(307)
Other74.1%(48,944)
Diversity Score52.8%(34,838)
Segregation Score82.5%(54,451)
Diversity Score
53
+23%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
82
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 46.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.2%
−47.8 ptssince 2013
from 74.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Apache County, Arizona?

Apache County, Arizona has about 66,021 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Apache County, Arizona?

The typical household in Apache County, Arizona earns about $33,967 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Apache County, Arizona expensive?

In Apache County, Arizona, the median home is worth about $61,800, and the typical rent is about $527 a month.

How educated are people in Apache County, Arizona?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Apache County, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Apache County, Arizona?

About 34.4% of people in Apache County, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Apache County, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Apache County, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,430 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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18 census tracts
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29 ZIP codes
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