Apache Junction, AZ Demographics

A map of Apache Junction's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	29,512	29,283	71.9%	76.1%
Hispanic	7,864	6,647	19.2%	17.3%
Multiracial	2,140	1,303	5.2%	3.4%
Asian	709	357	1.7%	0.9%
Black	583	404	1.4%	1.0%
Native American/Other	250	505	0.6%	1.3%

Apache Junction, Arizona has an estimated population of 41,058, an increase from the 38,499 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.9% White, 19.2% Hispanic, 5.2% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, 1.4% Black, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Apache Junction, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Apache Junction has become considerably more racially diverse since 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 Junction, that probability was 39.0% in 2020 and 44.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Apache Junction is ranked the 29th most populous place in Arizona, out of 467 places. 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 was ranked the 30th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Apache Junction's White Population

29,512 residents of Apache Junction, or 71.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Apache Junction is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Apache Junction ranks 141st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apache Junction's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Apache Junction's population has decreased from 76.1% to 71.9%.

Apache Junction is more White than neighboring Queen Creek (71.4% White), Mesa (60.1% White), San Tan Valley (60.9% White), and Gilbert (65.6% White). Apache Junction is less White than neighboring Gold Canyon (85.3% White).

Apache Junction's Black Population

583 residents of Apache Junction, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Apache Junction is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Apache Junction ranks 99th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apache Junction's Black population has grown by an estimated 44.3%. Black residents' share of Apache Junction's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Apache Junction is more Black than neighboring Gold Canyon (1% Black). Apache Junction is less Black than neighboring Queen Creek (3% Black), Mesa (3.7% Black), San Tan Valley (4.6% Black), and Gilbert (3.2% Black).

Apache Junction's Asian Population

709 residents of Apache Junction, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Apache Junction is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Apache Junction ranks 120th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apache Junction's Asian population has grown by an estimated 98.6%. Asian residents' share of Apache Junction's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.7%.

Apache Junction is more Asian than neighboring Gold Canyon (1.2% Asian). Apache Junction is less Asian than neighboring Queen Creek (2.8% Asian), Mesa (2.4% Asian), San Tan Valley (2.1% Asian), and Gilbert (6.7% Asian).

Apache Junction's Hispanic Population

7,864 residents of Apache Junction, or 19.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Apache Junction is considerably lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Apache Junction ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apache Junction's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Apache Junction's population has increased from 17.3% to 19.2%.

Apache Junction is more Hispanic than neighboring Gold Canyon (6.7% Hispanic), Queen Creek (16.7% Hispanic), and Gilbert (17.9% Hispanic). Apache Junction is less Hispanic than neighboring Mesa (26.9% Hispanic), and San Tan Valley (26.3% Hispanic).

Apache Junction's Native American/Other Population

250 residents of Apache Junction, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Apache Junction is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Apache Junction ranks 313th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apache Junction's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Apache Junction's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.6%.

Apache Junction is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gold Canyon (0.1% Native American/Other). Apache Junction is less Native American/Other than neighboring Queen Creek (1.1% Native American/Other), Mesa (2% Native American/Other), San Tan Valley (1.6% Native American/Other), and Gilbert (1.2% Native American/Other).

Apache Junction's Multiracial Population

2,140 residents of Apache Junction, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Apache Junction is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Apache Junction ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apache Junction's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 64.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Apache Junction's population has increased from 3.4% to 5.2%.

Apache Junction is more Multiracial than neighboring Queen Creek (5.1% Multiracial), Mesa (4.8% Multiracial), and San Tan Valley (4.5% Multiracial). Apache Junction is less Multiracial than neighboring Gold Canyon (5.7% Multiracial), and Gilbert (5.4% 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.