Apache County, Arizona Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 10th-largest in Arizona
The population of Apache County, Arizona is 65,680 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 10th-largest county in Arizona. The median household income is $40,338, the median home value is $68,500, and the median age is 36.2.
The population of Apache County has declined 9.8% since 2010 (71,828 → 64,800), a -0.73% annualized rate.
65,680
Population
-0.73%
Annual growth
6
People / sq mi
$40,338
Median Income
$68,500
Median Home Value
Apache County covers 11,198 sq mi of land at 5.9 people per square mile.
About Apache County, AZ
Housing cost is the defining feature of Apache County: the median home is valued at $68,500. Apache County is a county in Arizona with a population of 65,680. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Arizona in the country, at #10 by population.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $40,338, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 25.1%, poverty is near the top of the range for US counties, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $68,500, with typical rent around $647.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Around 9.3% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
Apache County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Apache County had a population of 71,828 in 2010 and 64,800 in 2024, a -9.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 72,333 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.71%.
64,800
Population (2024)
71,828
Population (2010)
72,333
Peak (2013)
-0.71%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 71,828 |
| 2011 | 72,181 |
| 2012 | 72,231 |
| 2013 | 72,333 |
| 2014 | 71,808 |
| 2015 | 71,026 |
| 2016 | 71,418 |
| 2017 | 71,538 |
| 2018 | 71,819 |
| 2019 | 71,920 |
| 2020 | 65,917 |
| 2021 | 65,396 |
| 2022 | 65,470 |
| 2023 | 65,121 |
| 2024 | 64,800 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Asian | 68.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 74.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
36.2
Median Age
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Male
16.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 21.5% · Seniors (65+): 16.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $40,338$-36,534 vs state |
| Mean household income | $57,306 |
| Per-capita income | $20,100 |
| Poverty rate | 25.1%+16.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 36.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Apache County is professional & business services, accounting for 40.3% of workers.
How residents commute
0.6%
Drive alone
4.0%
Carpool
80.5%
Public transit
9.3%
Work from home
28.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$68,500$-290,400 vs state
Median home value
$647
Median rent
79.1%
Homeownership rate
29,001
Total housing units
70.5%
Occupied
29.5%
Vacant
20.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
79.6%
With health insurance
70.7%
With broadband internet
25.7%
Foreign-born
5.3%
Veterans (18+)
13.5%
With a disability
47.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
84.9%
High School+
15.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Apache County, Arizona has a population of 65,680 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 10th-largest county in Arizona. Population density is 6 people per square mile.
The population of Apache County has declined 9.8% since 2010 (71,828 → 64,800), a -0.73% annualized rate.
The median household income in Apache County, Arizona is $40,338, with mean (average) household income of $57,306 and per-capita income of $20,100. 25.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Apache County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Hispanic or Latino (74.4%), Asian (68.3%), White (20.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Apache County, Arizona is 36.2 years. Residents are 50.4% female and 49.6% male.
The median home value in Apache County is $68,500 and median monthly rent is $647. 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 29,001 total housing units, 29.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Apache County, Arizona is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 40.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.
Phoenix is among the largest cities associated with Apache County, Arizona, with a population of 1,624,832.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.