Apache Junction, Arizona
Apache Junction: A town in Pinal County, Arizona. It is located in the Superstition Mountains in the southeastern part of the state. Apache Junction is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Apache Junction Historical Society and the Apache Junction Museum.
About
Apache Junction is a city located in the county of Pinal in the U.S. state of Arizona. Its population at the 2010 census was 35,840. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 43,386 inhabitants.
The city was created 46 years ago in 1977.
Quick Facts about Apache Junction
| Population : | 43,386 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arizona (United States) |
| County : | Pinal County |
| Twitter username : | AJCityAZ |
| Postal code : | 85178, 85278, 85117–85120, 85217–85220 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 480 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.03% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.97% |
| Altitude : | 1,722 feet / 525 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1978 (46 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 16:36:47 (18th April 2024) |
| Population growth : | 17.39% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Apache Junction is located at 33°24'54"N 111°32'58"W (33.4150500, -111.5495800).
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Official website of Apache Junction
Demographics
The population of Apache Junction increased by 17.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1999 | 32,297 | - | census |
| 2010 | 35,840 | 9.89% | census |
| 2011 | 35,723 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 36,156 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 36,732 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 37,610 | 2.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 38,523 | 2.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 39,661 | 2.87% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 40,618 | 2.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 41,536 | 2.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 42,571 | 2.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 43,386 | 1.88% | estimation process |
Schools in Apache Junction
College & universities near Apache Junction, AZ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 456038 | Pima Medical Institute-East Valley | Mesa (AZ) | 85209 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Apache Junction, AZ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHA | Phoenix (Airport), Arizona | 3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd. | BUS |
| PHG | Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona | 2115 East Buckeye Road | BUS |
| PXN | Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona | 9617 North Metro Parkway West | BUS |
| MRC | Maricopa | 19427 N. John Wayne Parkway | RAIL |
Post offices near Apache Junction
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Junction Post Office | Apache Junction (AZ) | 85120 |
Other cities in Pinal County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pinal County , AZ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Grande | 61,183 | The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona. |
| Maricopa | 54,539 | The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
| Florence | 28,049 | Town in and county seat of Pinal County, Arizona, United States |
| Eloy | 17,279 | City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States |
| Coolidge | 13,769 | City in Arizona, United States |
| Arizona City | 10,475 | Census designated place |
| Gold Camp | 10,159 | City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States of America |
| Oracle | 3,686 | Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona, United States |
| Superior | 3,232 | Town in Pinal County, Arizona, United States |
| Sacaton | 2,672 | Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona |
| Kearny | 2,206 | Town in Pinal County, Arizona, United States |
| Mammoth | 1,717 | Town |
| Dudleyville | 959 | Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Apache Junction distances to largest Arizona cities
