Apache County
Apache County, Arizona
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
Phone: (928) 337-4364
Fax: (928) 337-2771
www.co.apache.az.us
On eastern border of AZ; organized Feb 14, 1879 (prior to statehood) from Mohave County. Name Origin: For the Apache Indian tribe, of Athapascan linguistic stock, who inhabited the land for centuries. The name is variously said to mean 'man,' 'battles,' or 'enemy.'
Area (sq mi):: 11218.42 (land 11204.88; water 13.54) Population per square mile: 6.20
Population 2005: 69,343 State rank: 10 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.10%; 1990-2000 12.70% Population 2000: 69,423 (White 17.70%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 4.50%; Asian 0.10%; Other 80.20%). Foreign born: 0.90%. Median age: 27.00
Income 2000: per capita $8,986; median household $23,344; Population below poverty level: 37.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $13,632-$16,476
Unemployment (2004): 12.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.10% Median travel time to work: 28.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 22.00%
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