Apache Junction: Demographics & People
Apache Junction's population stands at 41,058 people, in 18,015 households. Population grew 3.3% from 39,746 (2022) to 41,058 (2024). Median age 53.1 years. (12.7y older than Pinal County; 17.4y older than Arizona). Children under 18 are 16% of the population. Population is 72% White (non-Hispanic) and 19% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.35). 60% of households are family-led. County is gaining 10,521 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 33% adult obesity, 12% smoke.
- 2.3 people per household (vs Arizona avg 2.6).
- 40% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Arizona 37%).
- 99 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Arizona 68).
Population & Trend
Population grew 3.3% from 39,746 (2022) to 41,058 (2024) — about 5.5× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~42,424 (extrapolated at 1.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 44,288.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 4,420,568 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 3.3% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 39,746 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 41,058 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 41,058 people (vs Arizona 252,833) |
| Population Estimate | 44,288 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 53.1y is 14.2 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 16% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 53.1 years (vs Arizona 35.7y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 15.8% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 41,058 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 6,501 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 6,777.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 13,808.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 13,972 |
| Population under 18 | 6,501 |
| Median age | 53.1 years (vs Arizona 35.7y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 41,058 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.35 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 31,655 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 611 |
| Asian residents | 663 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 7,357 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 34.9% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 78.6% |
| Asian population | 1.7% (vs Arizona 3.7%) |
| Black population | 1.4% (vs Arizona 4.8%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 19.2% (vs Arizona 28.8%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 71.9% (vs Arizona 51.0%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.2% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 8% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 12,731 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 24,351 |
| Share born in this state | 31.0% |
| Share born in another state | 69.0% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 59.3% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizens | 8.5% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 2,843 |
| From Europe | 315 |
| From Africa | 501 |
Households & Family Composition
18,015 households. Averaging 2.2 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 60% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 10,590 families, 19% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 6,266 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 10,590 |
| Married couples with children | 1,964 |
| Single-parent households | 558 |
| Average household size | 2.20 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 19.6% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 442 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 191 |
| Family households | 10,900 households (vs Arizona 64,641) |
| Households that are families | 60.5% (vs Arizona 63.2%) |
| Total households | 18,015 households (vs Arizona 96,363) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 13.6% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 10,521 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 13.6% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 3,871,781 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 3,861,260 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 10,521 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 4,001 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 10.4% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 288 residents live in group quarters (0.7% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 288 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 404 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 04013 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 04 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 013 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Maricopa |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 17.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 16.90 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 17.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 04013 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Maricopa County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large central metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 157,641 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 04013 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Maricopa County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 70.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 61.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 49.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 4,485,414 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 9.40 |
| Family Score · Schools | 12 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 8 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 15.8% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 41,058, growing, retirement community, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 41,058 people (vs Arizona 252,833) |
| Town Summary · County | Maricopa County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade