Apache County Summary

Life in Apache County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Apache County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Apache County:

  • The population in Apache County is 66,054.

  • The median home value in Apache County is $289,799.

  • The median income in Apache County is $37,483.

  • The median rent in Apache County is $635.

  • The unemployment rate in Apache County is 9.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Apache County is 32.5%.

  • The average high in Apache County is 70.8° and there are 21.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Apache County

List Of Cities & Towns in Apache County

Eagar, AZ Population 4,425

Chinle, AZ Population 3,888

Fort Defiance, AZ Population 3,528

St. Johns, AZ Population 3,419

Window Rock, AZ Population 2,056

Springerville, AZ Population 2,006

Lukachukai, AZ Population 1,706

Tsaile, AZ Population 1,482

McNary, AZ Population 980

Teec Nos Pos, AZ Population 884

Sawmill, AZ Population 794

Houck, AZ Population 777

St. Michaels, AZ Population 774

Ganado, AZ Population 737

Sanders, AZ Population 696

Many Farms, AZ Population 693

Round Rock, AZ Population 590

Dennehotso, AZ Population 560

Del Muerto, AZ Population 515

Burnside, AZ Population 505

Red Mesa, AZ Population 494

Rock Point, AZ Population 489

Nazlini, AZ Population 468

Rough Rock, AZ Population 423

Steamboat, AZ Population 417

Nutrioso, AZ Population 410

Vernon, AZ Population 331

Cornfields, AZ Population 281

Klagetoh, AZ Population 165

Cottonwood, AZ Population 158

Sehili, AZ Population 156

Alpine, AZ Population 141

Red Rock CDP (Apache County), AZ Population 75

Oak Springs, AZ Population 33

Wide Ruins, AZ Population 7

Lupton, AZ Population 5

Toyei, AZ Population 0

Concho, AZ Population 0

Abington , AZ Population 0

Map Of Apache County

Apache County, AZ Weather

  • The average high in Apache County is 70.8°.

  • There are 85.52 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 21.0 inches of rain each year with 8.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:44 hours of sun each day in Apache County.

StatApache County
Mean High70.8
Nice Days85.52
Rainfall21.0
Snowfall8.8
Sunny_hours7:44
70.8°
Average High
21.0
Inches of Rain

Apache County Photos

Commercial Historic District Cottonwoodc Arizona
Source: Wikipedia User Finetooth | CC BY-SA 3.0
Udall Political Family
Source: Wikipedia User | PD
Source: Flickr User Mesa0789 | CC BY-ND 2.0

Apache County Demographics

Population over time in Apache County

The current population in Apache County is 66,054. The population has decreased -7.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 66,473 -7.3%
2021 71,714 0.3%
2020 71,511 -

Gender in Apache County

  • Apache County is 50.3% female with 33,211 female residents.

  • Apache County is 49.7% male with 32,843 male residents.

Female
50.3% (33,211)
Male
49.7% (32,843)
Gender Apache County AZ USA
Female 50.3% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 49.7% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Apache County

Apache County is:

  • 18.2% White with 12,006 White residents.

  • 0.9% African American with 581 African American residents.

  • 71.8% American Indian with 47,415 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 374 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 71 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 37 Other residents.

  • 1.4% Two Or More with 936 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.0% Hispanic with 4,634 Hispanic residents.

White
18.2% (12,006)
African American
0.9% (581)
American Indian
71.8% (47,415)
Asian
0.6% (374)
Hawaiian
0.1% (71)
Other
0.1% (37)
Two Or More
1.4% (936)
Hispanic
7.0% (4,634)

Table: Apache County By Race

Race Apache County AZ USA
White 18.2% 53.0% 58.9%
African American 0.9% 4.3% 12.1%
American Indian 71.8% 3.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 3.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.4% 3.4% 3.5%
Hispanic 7.0% 32.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Apache County, Arizona

  • 17.4% of households in Apache County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.5% of households in Apache County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Apache County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Apache County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Apache County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Apache County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Apache County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Apache County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Apache County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.0% of households in Apache County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
17.4% (11,487)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.5% (4,934)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.7% (7,715)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.0% (7,928)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.1% (7,965)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.2% (9,380)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.9% (6,513)
$100,000 to $149,999
9.5% (6,259)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.8% (2,517)
$200,000 or more
2.0% (1,352)
Income Apache County AZ USA
Less than $10,000 17.4% 4.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.5% 3.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.7% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.0% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.1% 11.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.2% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.9% 13.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.5% 17.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.8% 8.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.0% 9.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Apache County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Apache County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Apache County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Apache County completed high school / ged.

  • 29.0% of adults in Apache County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Apache County completed associate's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Apache County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Apache County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Apache County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Apache County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (4,623)
9-12th Grade
9% (5,944)
High School / GED
32% (21,137)
Some College
28% (19,155)
Associate's Degree
9% (5,944)
Bachelor's Degree
8% (5,284)
Master's Degree
5% (3,302)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (660)
Education Apache County AZ USA
< 9th Grade 7% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 6% 6%
High School / GED 32% 24% 26%
Some College 28% 24% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 8% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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