Apache County, AZ Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Apache County | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 68,932 | 7,496,660 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 6.1 | 65.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.34% | 1.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.7 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 20,438 | 2,793,374 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Apache County declined by 5.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 65,678 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Apache County has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Apache County | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,316 | $77,100 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.21% | 5.92% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 10.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Apache County is about 48% lower than in Arizona.
Housing
| Metric | Apache County | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $225,000 | $340,223 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $646 | $1,430 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.1% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Apache County is about 29.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $646 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Apache County spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 178 hours, about 7.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Apache County | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.3 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.6 | 45.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 178 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,508 | $5,808 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.3% | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,154 | 9,219 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 171 | 1,948 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Arizona:
La Paz County (8.9 min), Gila County (13.0 min), Greenlee County (13.4 min).
Slowest:
Pinal County (31.1 min), Maricopa County (23.2 min), Pima County (22.3 min).
The average commute time in Apache County is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Apache County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Apache County | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.2% | 29.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.14 | 2.54 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Arizona:
Coconino County (0.3), Pima County (0.3), Maricopa County (0.3).
Lowest:
La Paz County (0.2), Apache County (0.2), Yuma County (0.2).
Health
Apache County has a health index of D, which means it is barely healthy.
| Metric | Apache County | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.7 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 26.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 26.8% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Arizona:
Greenlee County (0.8), Coconino County (0.8), Maricopa County (0.8).
Lowest:
Apache County (0.8), La Paz County (0.8), Navajo County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Apache County, Arizona.
What is the population of Apache County, Arizona?
The population of Apache County, Arizona is 68,932, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Apache County, Arizona?
The population density of Apache County, Arizona is 6.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Apache County, Arizona?
The median household income in Apache County, Arizona is $40,316, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Apache County, Arizona?
The median home price in Apache County, Arizona is $225,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Apache County, Arizona?
The unemployment rate in Apache County, Arizona is 10.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.