Apache County Demographics

A map of Apache County's Population by Race

Apache County, Arizona has an estimated population of 65,341, a slight decrease from the 66,021 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.1% Native American/Other, 18.8% White, 6.4% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.0% Black, and 0.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Apache County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Apache is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Apache County, that probability was 45.4% in 2020 and 45.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Apache County is ranked the 10th most populous county in Arizona, out of 15 counties. Apache County was ranked the 10th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Apache County's White Population

12,284 residents of Apache County, or 18.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Apache County is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Apache County ranks 14th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 15 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Apache County's White population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. White residents' share of Apache County's population has decreased from 20.9% to 18.8%.

Apache County is more White than neighboring McKinley County (8% White). Apache County is less White than neighboring Navajo County (42.7% White), Cibola County (19.5% White), San Juan County (36.2% White), and Catron County (74.4% White).

Apache County's Black Population

630 residents of Apache County, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Apache County is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Apache County ranks 14th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 15 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Apache County's Black population has grown by an estimated 242.4%. Black residents' share of Apache County's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.0%.

Apache County is more Black than neighboring McKinley County (0.4% Black), and San Juan County (0.6% Black). Apache County is less Black than neighboring Cibola County (1.9% Black), and Catron County (1.8% Black).

Apache County's Asian Population

465 residents of Apache County, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Apache County is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Apache County ranks 14th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 15 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Apache County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 51.5%. Asian residents' share of Apache County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Apache County is more Asian than neighboring Navajo County (0.4% Asian), and Catron County (0.3% Asian). Apache County is less Asian than neighboring McKinley County (1.4% Asian), and San Juan County (0.8% Asian).

Apache County's Hispanic Population

4,169 residents of Apache County, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Apache County is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Apache County ranks 15th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 15 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Apache County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Apache County's population has increased from 5.8% to 6.4%.

Apache County is less Hispanic than neighboring Navajo County (10.9% Hispanic), McKinley County (12.2% Hispanic), Cibola County (32.9% Hispanic), San Juan County (19.8% Hispanic), and Catron County (15.7% Hispanic).

Apache County's Native American/Other Population

46,483 residents of Apache County, or 71.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Apache County is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Apache County ranks 1st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 15 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Apache County's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Apache County's population has increased from 70.6% to 71.1%.

Apache County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Navajo County (41.4% Native American/Other), Cibola County (42.6% Native American/Other), San Juan County (38.6% Native American/Other), and Catron County (3.8% Native American/Other). Apache County is less Native American/Other than neighboring McKinley County (75.6% Native American/Other).

Apache County's Multiracial Population

1,310 residents of Apache County, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Apache County is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Apache County ranks 14th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 15 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Apache County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Apache County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Apache County is less Multiracial than neighboring Navajo County (3.6% Multiracial), McKinley County (2.4% Multiracial), Cibola County (2.4% Multiracial), San Juan County (4% Multiracial), and Catron County (4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.