Apache Junction, AZ Demographics

A map of Apache Junction's Population by Race

Apache Junction, Arizona had a population of 38,499 in 2020. It was 76.1% White, 1.0% Black, 0.9% Asian, 17.3% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Apache Junction, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 467 places in Arizona, Apache Junction is the 30th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Apache Junction's White Population

29,283 residents of Apache Junction identify as White, or 76.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Apache Junction considerably larger than the White share of the population of Arizona (53.4% White). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Apache Junction is ranked #139 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Apache Junction is more White than neighboring Queen Creek (72.6% White), Mesa (59.6% White), San Tan Valley (61.8% White), and Gilbert (66.7% White). Apache Junction is less White than neighboring Gold Canyon (89% White).

Apache Junction's Black Population

404 residents of Apache Junction identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Apache Junction roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Arizona (4.4% Black). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Apache Junction is ranked #99 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Apache Junction is more Black than neighboring Gold Canyon (0.6% Black). Apache Junction is less Black than neighboring Queen Creek (3.2% Black), Mesa (3.9% Black), San Tan Valley (4.7% Black), and Gilbert (3.6% Black).

Apache Junction's Asian Population

357 residents of Apache Junction identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Apache Junction roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arizona (3.5% Asian). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Apache Junction is ranked #119 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Apache Junction is less Asian than neighboring Queen Creek (2.4% Asian), Mesa (2.5% Asian), San Tan Valley (1.8% Asian), and Gilbert (6.6% Asian).

Apache Junction's Hispanic Population

6,647 residents of Apache Junction identify as Hispanic, or 17.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Apache Junction less than the Hispanic share of the population of Arizona (30.7% Hispanic). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Apache Junction is ranked #182 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Apache Junction is more Hispanic than neighboring Gold Canyon (6% Hispanic), Queen Creek (16.2% Hispanic), and Gilbert (16.8% Hispanic). Apache Junction is less Hispanic than neighboring Mesa (27.3% Hispanic), and San Tan Valley (25.5% Hispanic).

Apache Junction's Native American/Other Population

505 residents of Apache Junction identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Apache Junction roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arizona (4.3% Native American/Other). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Apache Junction is ranked #308 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Apache Junction is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gold Canyon (0.8% Native American/Other), and Queen Creek (1.2% Native American/Other). Apache Junction is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mesa (2.8% Native American/Other), San Tan Valley (1.6% Native American/Other), and Gilbert (1.4% Native American/Other).

Apache Junction's Multiracial Population

1,303 residents of Apache Junction identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Apache Junction roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arizona (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Apache Junction is ranked #198 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Apache Junction is more Multiracial than neighboring Gold Canyon (2.6% Multiracial). Apache Junction is less Multiracial than neighboring Queen Creek (4.5% Multiracial), Mesa (3.9% Multiracial), San Tan Valley (4.5% Multiracial), and Gilbert (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.