Apache Junction, Arizona

Infobox Settlement
official_name = City of Apache Junction
settlement_type = City

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map_caption = Location in Pinal County and the state of Arizona


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_type2 = Counties
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_name1 = Arizona
subdivision_name2 = Maricopa, Pinal
government_type =
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = John Insalaco
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area_magnitude = sq_km
area_total_km2 = 88.7
area_total_sq_mi = 34.2
area_land_km2 = 88.7
area_land_sq_mi = 34.2
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0
elevation_ft = 1722
elevation_m = 525
population_as_of = 2007
population_footnotes =cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2007-04-04.csv|title=Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Arizona|publisher=United States Census Bureau|date=2008-07-10|accessdate=2008-07-14]
population_total = 31931
population_metro =
population_density_km2 = 364.11
population_density_sq_mi = 944.36
timezone = MST (no daylight saving time)
utc_offset = -7
latd = 33 |latm = 24 |lats = 54 |latNS = N
longd = 111 |longm = 32 |longs = 46 |longEW = W
website = http://www.ajcity.net/
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postal_code_type = ZIP codes
postal_code = 85200-85299
area_code = 480
GNIS_id = 25702
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 04-02830
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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.cite web | date = June 21 2007 | url = http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2006-04-04.csv | title = Annual Estimates of the Population for All Incorporated Places in Arizona|format = CSV | work = 2005 Population Estimates | publisher = U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division | accessmonthday = November 14 | accessyear = 2006]

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 coor dms|33|24|54|N|111|32|46|W|city (33.415035, -111.546025)GR|1.

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

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 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 [ [http://www.populstat.info/Americas/usas-azt.htm] ]

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. [ [http://www.rvthereyet.cc/cities.php/AZ/APACHE%20JUNCTION Apache Junction, Arizona RV Parks] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.ajcity.net/ Official website]
* [http://www.royalfaires.com/arizona/ Arizona Renaissance Festival]
* [http://www.weatherbus.com/ Local Weather Conditions]