Apache Junction, Arizona

Apache Junction is a city primarily in Pinal County, Arizona, USA, with a small portion in Maricopa County. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 31,814. 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. It is often referred to as AJ.

The film Bad Santa mentioned Apache Junction.

Geography

Location of Apache Junction, Arizona, in relation to Maricopa County

Apache Junction is at 33°24′39″N 111°32′53″W (33.410952, -111.548011)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 88.7 km² (34.2 mi²). All of it is land; none is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 31,814 people, 13,775 households, and 9,008 families residing in the city. The population density was 358.9/km² (929.3/mi²). There were 22,771 housing units at an average density of 256.8/km² (665.1/mi²).

Racial composition

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. 8.80% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Fun Things to Do

There are several topless bars and a couple of adult bookstores. Apache Junction also hosts an adult clothing optional resort. Apache Junction also has a reputation in the Phoenix Metro area of being a center of low income and methamphetamine production and use.

The above is completely inaccurate information.There are no topless bars in the city of Apache Junction, nor any adult bookstores. Working for the City almost nine years now I've never heard of a clothing optional resort here or anywhere in the area. (Been in the area 35 years so I should have heard of one.) There is one in the Phoenix area, however.

The meth problem is no greater here than any other part of the Phoenix metro environs. As to low income, the fact is AJ enjoys one of the most diverse housing markets in the region. We have mobile home parks, starter family homes and multi-acre newly built homes priced well into the $-000's.

Our City's tradename "Home of the Superstition Mountains" pretty much says it all. We are minutes from great hiking, boating and myriad recreational opportunities. - Pat Brenner, PIO, City of Apache Junction.

Households

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.

Income

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.

External links

• Official website
• Arizona Renaissance Festival