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Apache Junction, AZ

Apache Junction is a city in Pinal and Maricopa counties in the state of Arizona. As of the 2020 census, the population was 38,499, most of whom lived in Pinal County. It is named for the junction of the Apache Trail and Old West Highway. The area where Apache Junction is located used to be known as Youngberg. Superstition Mountain, the westernmost peak of the Superstition Mountains, is to the east.

Apache Junction, AZ arose at an intersection on an unpaved stagecoach trail to the nearby Superstition Mountains.The location became a historical landmark, part of a scenic byway that was opened to the public in 1922 and is currently part of a 120-mile-long (190 km) "circle trail" that begins and ends in Apache Junction. The O'odham Jeweḍ, Akimel O'odham (Upper Pima), and Hohokam people all have tribal ties to the area.

Apache Junction, AZ is in northern Pinal County at 33°24′54″N 111°32′46″W.[7] A small portion of the city limits comprising the El Dorado Mobile Estates Resort and Senior Cottages of Apache Junction extends west into Maricopa County. The city is bordered to the west partly by the city of Mesa and to the southeast by unincorporated Gold Canyon. Downtown Phoenix is 33 miles (53 km) to the west via U.S. Route 60, which also leads east 54 miles (87 km) to Globe. Arizona State Route 88, following the route of the old Apache Trail, leads northeast from Apache Junction through the Superstition Mountains 45 miles (72 km) to State Route 188 at Theodore Roosevelt Lake.

As of the census of 2010, there were 35,840 people, 15,574 households, and 9,372 families residing in the city. The population density was 929.3 inhabitants per square mile (358.8/km2). There were 22,771 housing units at an average density of 665.1 per square mile (256.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.5% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.9% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.4% of the population.

There were 15,574 households, out of which 19.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city, the population had 19.9% under the age of 20, 4.5% from 20 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 26.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.5 years.

Apache Junction, AZ has several health and wellness centers and facilities. Desert Mountain Day Spa provides a range of spa treatments including facials, body wraps, and therapeutic massages. Apache Junction Health Center provides a range of wellness services including preventive care, wellness exams, and chronic disease management. Mountain Vista Medical Center is a full-service hospital with a focus on providing comprehensive medical care, including emergency services, surgery, and specialty care. Banner Goldfield Medical Center offers a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgery, imaging, and diagnostic services. Elements Massage offers various massage therapies tailored to individual needs, such as deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, and hot stone massage. Eternal Beauty Med Spa specializes in therapeutic massage techniques to promote relaxation, pain relief, and overall wellness. They also offer skincare treatments and spa packages.

Population: 40,173 (2022). Elevation: 1,700 ft. ZIP codes: 85119–85120 Area code: 480. Area: 35.1 square miles (91 km2).

Top Sites in Apache Junction, AZ: Lost Dutchman State Park, Goldfield Ghost Town and Mine Tours Inc, and Usery Mountain Regional Park. 

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What are the demographics of Apache Junction, AZ?

In 2021, Apache Junction, AZ had a population of 38.3k people with a median age of 53.5 and a median household income of $48,917. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Apache Junction, AZ declined from 41,863 to 38,311, a −8.48% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,708 to $48,917, a 4.73% increase. The 5 largest ethnic groups in Apache Junction, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.9%), White (Hispanic) (9.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.65%), Other (Hispanic) (3.5%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.39%). In 2021, the median property value in Apache Junction, AZ was $145,700, and the homeownership rate was 77.7%.

Is Apache Junction, AZ a nice place to live?

With breathtaking views of the Superstition Mountains and a nice mix of suburban and rural living, Apache Junction, Arizona, is a pleasant place to live and work. It would be a stretch to say that Apache Junction is affordable, but it’s not an expensive town, especially for Arizona. Best Places gives Apache Junction a cost-of-living index of 102/100, a mere 2 points above the national average. Every cost index here, except housing, is at or below the national average.

Why is Apache Junction, AZ famous?

Apache Junction offers a range of award-winning community facilities. The City has 10 developed parks with a variety of amenities including ballfields, picnic areas, multi-use trails, an aquatic center, a skate park, rodeo grounds, and off-leash dog park spaces. Thousands of acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and State Land have approved limited uses to expand facility offerings to residents and visitors of the area. The city is also proud to offer a library, senior center, community swimming pool, and Paws & Claws pet adoption and services.

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Lost Dutchman State Park

Goldfield Ghost Town and Mine Tours Inc

Usery Mountain Regional Park

Desert Mountain Day Spa 

Apache Junction Health Center 

Mountain Vista Medical Center

Banner Goldfield Medical Center 

Elements Massage 

Eternal Beauty Med Spa 

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