Apache Junction, Arizona
Information about Apache Junction, Arizona
| City of Apache Junction, Arizona | |||
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) Location in Pinal County and the state of Arizona | |||
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Arizona | ||
| Counties | Pinal, Maricopa | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | John_Insalaco | ||
| Area | |||
| - City | 34.2 sq mi (88.7 km) | ||
| - Land | 34.2 sq mi (88.7 km) | ||
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km) | ||
| Elevation | 1,722 ft (525 m) | ||
| Population (2005) | |||
| - City | 32,297 | ||
| - Density | 944.36/sq mi (364.11/km) | ||
| Time zone | MST (no daylight saving time) (UTC-7) | ||
| ZIP codes | 85200-85299 | ||
| Area code(s) | 480 | ||
| FIPS code | 04-02830 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0025702 | ||
| Website: [1] | |||
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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.
Geography
Apache Junction is at (33.415035, -111.546025)GR1.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 censusGR2 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.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.Trivia
- Apache Junction is the closest town to the location of the annual Arizona Renaissance Festival.
- The film Bad Santa mentioned Apache Junction.
- The town is frequently called AJ by the locals.
- The film Raising Arizona was filmed at locations in and around Apache Junction.
- The boxer Scott Walker resided in Apache Junction until his death.
- The legendary Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine is said to be located near Apache Junction. Part of the area where the mine is rumored to be is now an Arizona State Park.
- Apache Junction is located at the start of the Apache Trail.
- Tony Consiglio, the cartoonist makes his home in Apache Junction.
References
1. ^ Annual Estimates of the Population for All Incorporated Places in Arizona (CSV). 2005 Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division (June 21 2006). Retrieved on November 14, 2006.
External links
- Official website
- Arizona Renaissance Festival
- Local Weather Conditions
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) | Municipalities and communities of Maricopa County, Arizona County seat: Phoenix |
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| Cities | Apache Junction | Avondale | Chandler | El Mirage | Glendale | Goodyear | Litchfield Park | Mesa | Peoria | Phoenix | Scottsdale | Surprise | Tempe | Tolleson |
| Towns | Buckeye | Carefree | Cave Creek | Fountain Hills | Gila Bend | Gilbert | Guadalupe | Paradise Valley | Queen Creek | Wickenburg | Youngtown |
| CDPs | New River | Rio Verde | Sun City | Sun City West | Sun Lakes |
| Communities | Aguila | Anthem | Arlington | Circle City | Higley | Komatke | Laveen | Liberty | Mobile | Morristown | Palo Verde | Tortilla Flat | Waddell | Wintersburg | Wittmann |
) | Municipalities and communities of Pinal County, Arizona County seat: Florence |
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| Cities | Apache Junction | Casa Grande | Coolidge | Eloy | Maricopa |
| Towns | Florence | Kearny | Mammoth | Superior |
| CDPs | Ak-Chin Village | Arizona City | Blackwater | Chuichu | Dudleyville | Gold Camp | Oracle | Queen Valley | Sacaton | San Manuel | Santan | Stanfield |
| Communities | Randolph | Ray | Reymert |
Metropolitan area of Phoenix, Arizona, the Valley of the Sun | |
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| Largest suburbs (over 100,000 inhabitants) | Chandler • Gilbert • Glendale • Mesa • Peoria • Scottsdale • Surprise • Tempe |
| Other suburbs and towns (over 10,000 inhabitants) | Anthem • Apache Junction • Avondale • Buckeye • Casa Grande • El Mirage • Eloy • Florence • Fountain Hills • Goodyear • Gold Camp • Luke Air Force Base • Maricopa • New River • Paradise Valley • Queen Creek • Sun City • Sun City West • Sun Lakes |
| Smaller suburbs and towns (over 5,000 inhabitants) | Black Canyon City • Carefree • Cave Creek • Coolidge • Gila Bend • Guadalupe • Litchfield Park • Superior • Tolleson • Wickenburg • Youngtown |
| Counties | Maricopa • Pinal • Yavapai |
Pinal County is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of 2000 its population was 179,727. The county seat is Florence.
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-Animal Ringtail Cat
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-Fish Apache Trout
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-Furbearer Ringtail Cat
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Pinal County is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of 2000 its population was 179,727. The county seat is Florence.
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Pinal County is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of 2000 its population was 179,727. The county seat is Florence.
Pinal County contains parts of the Tohono O'odham (formerly Papago) Indian Reservation and the Gila River Indian Reservation.
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Pinal County contains parts of the Tohono O'odham (formerly Papago) Indian Reservation and the Gila River Indian Reservation.
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Arizona State Symbols
Living Symbols
-Animal Ringtail Cat
-Bird Cactus Wren
-Butterfly Two-Tailed Swallowtail
-Fish Apache Trout
-Flower Saguaro Blossom
-Furbearer Ringtail Cat
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Living Symbols
-Animal Ringtail Cat
-Bird Cactus Wren
-Butterfly Two-Tailed Swallowtail
-Fish Apache Trout
-Flower Saguaro Blossom
-Furbearer Ringtail Cat
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Maricopa /ˌmɛ.ɹəˈko.pə/ County is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Arizona.
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