Apache County, AZ

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2021 Population

66,473

7.31% 1-year decline

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Independent Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

35.5

0.282% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

33.9%

1.55% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$34,788

2.42% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$57,300

7.28% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

17,888

5.75% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Apache County, AZ had a population of 66.5k people with a median age of 35.5 and a median household income of $34,788. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Apache County, AZ declined from 71,714 to 66,473, a −7.31% decrease and its median household income grew from $33,967 to $34,788, a 2.42% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Apache County, AZ are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (72.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (17.7%), White (Hispanic) (3.19%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.36%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.24%).

None of the households in Apache County, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Apache County, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Apache County, AZ are Dine College (139 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Apache County, AZ was $57,300, and the homeownership rate was 80.5%.

Most people in Apache County, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Apache County, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Apache County, AZ borders Graham County, AZ, Greenlee County, AZ, Navajo County, AZ, Montezuma County, CO, Catron County, NM, Cibola County, NM, McKinley County, NM, San Juan County, NM, and San Juan County, UT.

United States Arizona

Population & Diversity

Apache County, AZ is home to a population of 66.5k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.71% of Apache County, AZ residents were born outside of the country (1.14k people).

In 2021, there were 4.1 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (48.3k people) in Apache County, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.8k White (Non-Hispanic) and 2.12k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2021 Citizenship

99.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99% of Apache County, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Apache County, AZ was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Apache County, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Apache County, AZ

American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
48.3k ± 296
White (Non-Hispanic)
11.8k ± 74
White (Hispanic)
2.12k ± 509

6.82%

Hispanic Population

4.54k people

6.82% of the people in Apache County, AZ are hispanic (4.54k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Apache County, AZ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Arizona.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
498,978 ± 16,720 people
India
42,199 ± 5,028 people
Canada
40,798 ± 4,945 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arizona was Mexico, the natal country of 498,978 Arizona residents, followed by India with 42,199 and Canada with 40,798.

Foreign-Born Population

1.71%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.14k people

1.38%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

992 people

As of 2021, 1.71% of Apache County, AZ residents (1.14k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Apache County, AZ was 1.38%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Apache County, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,318 ± 203
Gulf War (1990s)
384 ± 146
Gulf War (2001-)
369 ± 105

Apache County, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.43 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Apache County, AZ employs 17.9k people. The largest industries in Apache County, AZ are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,149 people), Educational Services (3,207 people), and Public Administration (1,931 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($74,722), Wholesale Trade ($65,543), and Utilities ($64,250).

Males in Arizona have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,181. The income inequality in Arizona (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

17.9k

2021 Value

± 812

−5.75%

1 Year decline

± 6.73%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Apache County, AZ declined at a rate of −5.75%, from 19k employees to 17.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Apache County, AZ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,262 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,594 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,461 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Apache County, AZ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arizona (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

17.9k

2021 Value

± 812

−5.75%

1 Year decline

± 6.73%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Apache County, AZ declined at a rate of −5.75%, from 19k employees to 17.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Apache County, AZ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,149 people), Educational Services (3,207 people), and Public Administration (1,931 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Apache County, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Apache County, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,365

Median earning men ± $1,746

$31,821

Median earning women ± $1,263

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($65,652), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,783), and Information ($48,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($43,047), Construction ($39,038), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,320).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Arizona. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arizona.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

263
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
113
Retail Trade
79
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$234k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$27.8k
Retail Trade
$17.9k
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arizona to other states, or from other states to Arizona.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Arizona product (by dollars) was Electronics with $32B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($21.3B) and Mixed freight ($18.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arizona products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$217B

2020 Value in Arizona

$464B

Projected 2050 Value in Arizona

114% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arizona trade was $217B. This is expected to increase 114% to $464B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arizona trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Arizona to other states, or from other states to Arizona.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$30.8B
Texas
$14B
New Mexico
$5.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Arizona domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $30.8B, followed by Texas with $14B and New Mexico and $5.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arizona shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Apache County, AZ went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly are the senators currently representing the state of Arizona. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arizona is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (66.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (32.5%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.24%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Apache County, AZ for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arizona

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Kyrsten Sinema

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Until 2022; Kyrsten Sinema won election to the Senate as a member of the Democratic Party.

Mark Kelly

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on December 2, 2020
Elected to the seat to succeed Martha McSally, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of John McCain and the resignation of Jon Kyl.

Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly are the senators currently representing Arizona.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arizona over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Arizona

Arizona is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arizona have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Apache County, AZ awarded 139 degrees. The student population of Apache County, AZ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 319 male students and 996 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Apache County, AZ are American Indian or Alaska Native (138 and 99.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1 and 0.719%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Apache County, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Dine College (139 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Apache County, AZ are Public Health Education & Promotion (29 and 20.9%), General Business Administration & Management (25 and 18%), and General Social Sciences (23 and 16.5%).

The median tuition cost in Apache County, AZ for a public four year colleges is $1,320 for in-state students and $1,320 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,315 students enrolled in Apache County, AZ, 24.3% men and 75.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 1,282 records, of which 76.2% were women and 23.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Social Sciences
23 degree-majors awarded
Public Health Education & Promotion
20 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
18 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Apache County, AZ was General Social Sciences with 23 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Apache County, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Dine College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

139 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Dine College with 139 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 41 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Apache County, AZ, which is 0.418 times less than the 98 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 138 degrees mean that there were 138 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($1,320) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($90) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.969% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (1.42M), High School or Equivalent (1.37M), and Bachelors Degree (979k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Apache County, AZ was $57,300 in 2021, which is 0.234 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $61,800 to $57,300, a 7.28% decrease. The homeownership rate in Apache County, AZ is 80.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Apache County, AZ have an average commute time of 27.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Apache County, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Apache County, AZ is $34,788. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Apache County, AZ was Census Tract 9705.02 with a value of $72,891, followed by Census Tract 9705.01 and Census Tract 9703, with respective values of $61,599 and $51,678.

In 2022, 28.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Apache County, AZ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.3%.

Housing

Property

$57,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,688

$15,653

Median Property Taxes

±$580

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Apache County, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Apache County, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

80.5%

Homeownership

2021

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 80.5% of the housing units in Apache County, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Apache County, AZ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9705.02
Census Tract 9705.01
Census Tract 9703

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Apache County, AZ was Census Tract 9705.02 with a value of $72,891, followed by Census Tract 9705.01 and Census Tract 9703, with respective values of $61,599 and $51,678.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Apache County, AZ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$34,788

Median Household Income

± $2,289

19.4k

Number of Households

± 794

In 2021, the median household income of the 19.4k households in Apache County, AZ grew to $34,788 from the previous year's value of $33,967.

The following chart displays the households in Apache County, AZ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Apache County, AZ is from Arizona.

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Arizona

0.462

2020 Wage GINI in Arizona

In 2021, the income inequality in Arizona was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.353% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arizona was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arizona in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arizona across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79%)
Worked At Home (8.48%)
Carpooled (5.91%)

In 2021, 79% of workers in Apache County, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.48%) and those who carpooled to work (5.91%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Apache County, AZ have a longer commute time (27.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.96% of the workforce in Apache County, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Apache County, AZ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Apache County, AZ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Apache County, AZ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 28.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Apache County, AZ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

33.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Apache County, AZ (22.1k out of 65.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Apache County, AZ is Native American, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 44.4% of the children was living in poverty in Apache County, AZ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 3.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 109 in Apache County, AZ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 21.3 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

73.2% of the population of Apache County, AZ has health coverage, with 23.5% on employee plans, 35.5% on Medicaid, 9.01% on Medicare, 3.47% on non-group plans, and 1.65% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Apache County, AZ see 2319 patients per year on average, which represents a 9.59% decrease from the previous year (2565 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1409 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 958 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,319 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Apache County, AZ

Primary care physicians in Apache County, AZ see an average of 2,319 patients per year. This represents a 9.59% decrease from the previous year (2,565 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Apache County, AZ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.7% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

26.8%

Uninsured

23.5%

Employer Coverage

35.5%

Medicaid

9.01%

Medicare

3.47%

Non-Group

1.65%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Apache County, AZ grew by 2.62% from 26.2% to 26.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Apache County, AZ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 65.6 in Apache County, AZ.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Apache County, AZ.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.9% in Apache County, AZ.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Apache County, AZ.

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