Apache Junction, AZ Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Apache Junction | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,321 | 7,496,660 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1128.9 | 65.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.90% | 1.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 50.8 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 20,830 | 2,793,374 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Apache Junction grew by 39.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 46,694 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Apache Junction has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Apache Junction | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,554 | $77,100 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.91% | 5.92% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Apache Junction is about 18% lower than in Arizona.
Housing
| Metric | Apache Junction | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $88,257 | $340,223 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,105 | $1,430 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.8% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Apache Junction is about 6.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,105 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Apache Junction spend about 56 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 233 hours, about 9.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Apache Junction | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 28.0 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 55.9 | 45.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 233 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,225 | $5,808 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 13.4% | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,700 | 9,219 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,740 | 1,948 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Apache Junction is 28 minutes, longer 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 Junction has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Apache Junction | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.7% | 29.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | 2.54 | 2.54 |
Health
Apache Junction has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Apache Junction | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.8 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.4% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.7% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Apache Junction, Arizona.
What is the population of Apache Junction, Arizona?
The population of Apache Junction, Arizona is 51,321, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Apache Junction, Arizona?
The population density of Apache Junction, Arizona is 1128.9 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 Junction, Arizona?
The median household income in Apache Junction, Arizona is $63,554, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Apache Junction, Arizona?
The median home price in Apache Junction, Arizona is $88,257, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Apache Junction, Arizona?
The unemployment rate in Apache Junction, Arizona is 6.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.