Apache Junction, AZ population by race
The table below shows Apache Junction's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,048 | 82.48% |
| Black or African American | 453 | 1.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 435 | 1.12% |
| Asian | 582 | 1.50% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.03% |
| Some other race | 1,777 | 4.57% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,548 | 9.13% |
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Apache Junction 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 Junction has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Apache Junction's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Apache Junction population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 82.48% are white, 1.17% are Black or African American, 1.12% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.50% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 4.57% are some other race and 9.13% are multiracial.
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Apache Junction, AZ population by race.
The largest racial group in Apache Junction is White with a population of 32,048 (82.48% of the total population).
Apache Junction '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 White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Apache Junction is White with a population of 32,048 (82.48% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 3,548 (9.13% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Apache Junction, AZ
By ethnicity, 6,976 (17.95% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 31,879 (82.05% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Apache Junction, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 29,096 (91.27% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Apache Junction, AZ Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Apache Junction's Non-Hispanic population.
Apache Junction 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 | 29,096 | 91.27% |
| Black or African American alone | 453 | 1.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 304 | 0.95% |
| Asian alone | 560 | 1.76% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 12 | 0.04% |
| Some other race alone | 30 | 0.09% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,424 | 4.47% |
Among the Hispanic population in Apache Junction, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 5,852 (83.89% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Apache Junction, AZ Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Apache Junction's Hispanic population.
Apache Junction Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 5,852 | 83.89% |
| Puerto Rican | 120 | 1.72% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,004 | 14.39% |
Things to know
What percentage of Apache Junction, AZ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 17.95% of Apache Junction population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Apache Junction, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 5,852 (83.89% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Apache Junction, AZ have?
Apache Junction, AZ has 453 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.17% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Apache Junction is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Apache Junction, AZ?
With 82.05% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Apache Junction.
That being said, with a 4.57% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Apache Junction.
What is the majority race in Apache Junction, AZ?
With a population of 32,048 (82.48% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Apache Junction.
Some other races are second largest race in Apache Junction, with 4.57% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
