Apache County, Arizona Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Apache County is located in Arizona with a total population of 65,680. It is the 10th most populous county out of 15 in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Apache County is 36.2 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Apache County is $40,338. This is 48% lower than the state median of $76,872. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 49% lower. The poverty rate stands at 31.2%. This is 145% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 10.0%. This is 94% higher than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $68,500. Housing costs are 81% lower than the state median of $358,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Apache County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Apache County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (18.6%) is well below the state average of 53.4%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.2%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 32.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.9%.