Apache Junction, Arizona

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City of Apache Junction
Official seal of City of Apache Junction
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Location in Pinal County and the state of Arizona
Location in Pinal County and the state of Arizona
Coordinates: 33°24′54″N 111°32′46″W / 33.415, -111.54611
Country United States
State Arizona
Counties Maricopa, Pinal
Government
 - Mayor John Insalaco
Area
 - Total 34.2 sq mi (88.7 km²)
 - Land 34.2 sq mi (88.7 km²)
 - Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Elevation 1,722 ft (525 m)
Population (2007)[1]
 - Total 31,931
 - Density 944.36/sq mi (364.11/km²)
Time zone MST (no daylight saving time) (UTC-7)
ZIP codes 85200-85299
Area code(s) 480
FIPS code 04-02830
Website: http://www.ajcity.net/

Apache Junction is a city in Maricopa and Pinal counties in the U.S. state of Arizona. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city was 31,046, most of whom lived in Pinal County.[2]

Apache Junction is named for the junction of the Apache Trail and U.S. Highway 60. Superstition Mountain, the westernmost peak of the Superstition Mountains, is nearby.

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Geography

Apache Junction is at 33°24′54″N 111°32′46″W / 33.415, -111.54611 (33.415035, -111.546025)[3].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 34.2 square miles (88.7 km²), all land.

  • Daniel Ambrosio*, Prefers the name "firecrotch." Also enjoys a nice long walk on the beach, a cup of red wine, and an occassional intimate session. Refuses to use profanities and intends to marry high school sweetheart Danielle.

Demographics

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 31,814 people, 13,775 households, and 9,008 families residing in the city. The population density was 929.3 people per square mile (358.9/km²). There were 22,771 housing units at an average density of 665.1/sq mi (256.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.66% White, 0.61% Black or African American, 0.99% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 3.11% from other races, and 2.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.80% of the population.

There were 13,775 households out of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the city the population was spread out with 20.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 25.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,170, and the median income for a family was $37,726. Males had a median income of $31,283 versus $22,836 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,806. About 7.3% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

Historical population figures[5]

Year Population
1970 2,400
1980 9,900
1990 18,100
2000 31,800

Lodging

RV Parks

There are a total of 51 RV parks in Apache Junction. 1, the Lost Dutchman, is a state park. 9 offer wireless internet connection.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Arizona". United States Census Bureau (2008-07-10). Retrieved on 2008-07-14.
  2. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Population for All Incorporated Places in Arizona" (CSV). 2005 Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division (June 21, 2007). Retrieved on November 14, 2006.
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ [1]
  6. ^ Apache Junction, Arizona RV Parks

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