Apache County, Arizona

Apache County: County in Arizona, United States

About

Apache County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2010 census, the population was 71,518 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 71,875 inhabitants. Its county seat is St. Johns. The county was created 145 years ago in 1878.

Apache County locator map
Location of Apache County on Arizona map.

Quick Facts about Apache County

Population : 71,875 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Arizona (United States)
Area : 29056 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.2%
Land as percent of area : 99.8%
Named for : Apache
Altitude : 6,293 feet / 1918 meters
Capital : St. Johns
Establishment : January 01, 1879
Time Zone : America/Phoenix
Local time : 01:55:13 (16th November 2024)
Density : 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 0.5% (2010-2020)
Map of Arizona highlighting Apache County locator map image
Map of Arizona highlighting Apache County
Map of Arizona highlighting Apache County locator map image
Map of Arizona highlighting Apache County locator map image

Geography

Apache County is located at 35°23'44"N 109°29'20"W (35.3956000, -109.4888400). It has 8 neighbors: Graham County, Greenlee County, Navajo County, Montezuma County, Catron County, Cibola County, McKinley County and San Juan County.

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The largest city of Apache County is Cottonwood with a population of 12,762. Other cities include and Saint Johns population 3,526. See all Apache County cities & populated places.

Apache County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Apache County.

City Name Population Title
Cottonwood 12,762 City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
Eagar 4,956 Town in Apache County, Arizona, United States
Chinle 4,518 Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States
Fort Defiance 4,061 Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States
Saint Johns 3,526 City in and county seat of Apache County, Arizona, United States
Window Rock 2,712 Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States
Springerville 1,985 Town in Apache County, Arizona, United States
Lukachukai 1,701 Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States
Saint Michaels 1,443 Town in Talbot County, Maryland, United States
Many Farms 1,348 Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona
Houck 1,024 Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States
Teec Nos Pos 799 Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States

Apache County has 8 neighbours.

  • St. Johns

Demographics

The population of Apache County increased by 0.5% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 71,518 - census
2011 72,182 0.92% estimation process
2012 72,229 0.07% estimation process
2013 72,322 0.13% estimation process
2014 71,796 -0.73% estimation process
2015 71,012 -1.1% estimation process
2016 71,381 0.52% estimation process
2017 71,545 0.23% estimation process
2018 71,731 0.26% estimation process
2019 71,887 0.22% estimation process
2020 71,875 -0.02% estimation process

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People born in Apache County (1)

American movie actress, stunt performer and adult model Aiden Ashley was born in Apache County

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