Apache County, AZ population by race
The table below shows Apache County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,556 | 20.52% |
| Black or African American | 585 | 0.89% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48,176 | 72.93% |
| Asian | 374 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.11% |
| Some other race | 877 | 1.33% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,415 | 3.66% |
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Apache County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Apache County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Apache County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Apache County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 20.52% are white, 0.89% are Black or African American, 72.93% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.57% are Asian, 0.11% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.33% are some other race and 3.66% are multiracial.
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Apache County, AZ population by race.
The largest racial group in Apache County is American Indian and Alaska Native with a population of 48,176 (72.93% of the total population).
Apache County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of American Indian and Alaska Native population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Apache County is American Indian and Alaska Native with a population of 48,176 (72.93% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,415 (3.66% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Apache County, AZ
By ethnicity, 4,634 (7.02% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 61,420 (92.98% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Apache County, the largest racial group is American Indian and Alaska Native alone with a population of 47,415 (77.20% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Apache County, AZ Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Apache County's Non-Hispanic population.
Apache County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 12,006 | 19.55% |
| Black or African American alone | 581 | 0.95% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 47,415 | 77.20% |
| Asian alone | 374 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 71 | 0.12% |
| Some other race alone | 37 | 0.06% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 936 | 1.52% |
Among the Hispanic population in Apache County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,475 (74.99% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Apache County, AZ Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Apache County's Hispanic population.
Apache County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3,475 | 74.99% |
| Puerto Rican | 130 | 2.81% |
| Cuban | 29 | 0.63% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,000 | 21.58% |
Things to know
What percentage of Apache County, AZ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 7.02% of Apache County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Apache County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,475 (74.99% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Apache County, AZ have?
Apache County, AZ has 585 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.89% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Apache County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Apache County, AZ?
With 92.98% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Apache County.
That being said, with a 20.52% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Apache County.
What is the majority race in Apache County, AZ?
With a population of 48,176 (72.93% of the total population), American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial majority in Apache County.
Whites are second largest race in Apache County, with 20.52% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
