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 65,680.

  • The median home value in Apache County is $317,936.

  • The median income in Apache County is $40,338.

  • The median rent in Apache County is $647.

  • The unemployment rate in Apache County is 10.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Apache County is 31.2%.

  • 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 4,410

Chinle, AZ Population 4,395

Fort Defiance, AZ Population 3,614

St. Johns, AZ Population 3,409

Window Rock, AZ Population 2,384

Lukachukai, AZ Population 1,876

Springerville, AZ Population 1,847

Tsaile, AZ Population 1,667

McNary, AZ Population 946

St. Michaels, AZ Population 888

Teec Nos Pos, AZ Population 882

Houck, AZ Population 809

Sanders, AZ Population 738

Many Farms, AZ Population 705

Sawmill, AZ Population 666

Ganado, AZ Population 615

Round Rock, AZ Population 543

Nazlini, AZ Population 502

Del Muerto, AZ Population 495

Dennehotso, AZ Population 491

Nutrioso, AZ Population 478

Red Mesa, AZ Population 470

Rough Rock, AZ Population 452

Burnside, AZ Population 445

Rock Point, AZ Population 405

Cornfields, AZ Population 373

Steamboat, AZ Population 364

Vernon, AZ Population 230

Sehili, AZ Population 190

Klagetoh, AZ Population 166

Cottonwood, AZ Population 122

Alpine, AZ Population 103

Red Rock CDP (Apache County), AZ Population 76

Oak Springs, AZ Population 28

Wide Ruins, AZ Population 28

Lupton, AZ Population 4

Abington , AZ Population 0

Concho, AZ Population 0

Toyei, 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
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 65,680. The population has decreased -7.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 66,473 -7.3%
2022 71,714 0.3%
2021 71,511 -

Gender in Apache County

  • Apache County is 50.4% female with 33,114 female residents.

  • Apache County is 49.6% male with 32,566 male residents.

Female
50.4% (33,114)
Male
49.6% (32,566)
Gender Apache County AZ USA
Female 50.4% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 49.6% 49.9% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Apache County

Apache County is:

  • 18.6% White with 12,207 White residents.

  • 0.9% African American with 622 African American residents.

  • 71.4% American Indian with 46,913 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 396 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 74 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 52 Other residents.

  • 2.0% Two Or More with 1,324 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.2% Hispanic with 4,092 Hispanic residents.

White
18.6% (12,207)
African American
0.9% (622)
American Indian
71.4% (46,913)
Asian
0.6% (396)
Hawaiian
0.1% (74)
Other
0.1% (52)
Two Or More
2.0% (1,324)
Hispanic
6.2% (4,092)

Table: Apache County By Race

Race Apache County AZ USA
White 18.6% 53.4% 58.2%
African American 0.9% 4.4% 12.0%
American Indian 71.4% 3.4% 0.5%
Asian 0.6% 3.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.0% 3.9% 3.9%
Hispanic 6.2% 31.0% 19.0%

Household Income For Apache County, Arizona

  • 17.0% of households in Apache County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.2% of households in Apache County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Apache County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Apache County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Apache County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Apache County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Apache County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Apache County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Apache County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.5% of households in Apache County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
17.0% (11,166)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.2% (4,717)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.8% (7,121)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.8% (7,088)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.2% (8,030)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.1% (9,942)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.1% (6,005)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.9% (7,162)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.3% (2,811)
$200,000 or more
2.5% (1,632)
Income Apache County AZ USA
Less than $10,000 17.0% 4.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.2% 2.9% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.8% 6.1% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.8% 6.9% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.2% 10.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.1% 17.0% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.1% 13.6% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.9% 18.1% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.3% 9.0% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 2.5% 10.6% 12.6%

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

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

  • 8.0% of adults in Apache County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Apache County completed high school / ged.

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

  • 10.0% of adults in Apache County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% 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
6% (4,597)
9-12th Grade
8% (5,254)
High School / GED
31% (20,360)
Some College
28% (19,047)
Associate's Degree
10% (6,568)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (5,911)
Master's Degree
5% (3,284)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (656)
Education Apache County AZ USA
< 9th Grade 6% 6% 5%
9-12th Grade 8% 6% 6%
High School / GED 31% 23% 26%
Some College 28% 24% 19%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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