Demographics & People — Apache Junction, Arizona
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 39,746 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~44,300 |
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| Median Age | 53.1 |
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| Total Households | 17,953 |
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| Family Households | 10,590 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.2 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3487 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 31,655 |
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| Black or African American | 611 |
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| Asian | 663 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 7,357 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 11,121 |
| Other groups | 8,473 |
| German | 7,772 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 6,976 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 5,852 |
| Irish | 4,535 |
| English | 4,310 |
| Italian | 1,660 |
| American | 1,449 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,308 |
Language
| English Only | 33,088 |
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| Spanish | 3,778 |
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| Population 5+ | 37,775 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 4,541 |
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| Population 18+ | 32,889 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Apache Junction, Arizona.
