Apache County, Arizona

• Apache County's population as of Census 2020 was 66,021, down 7.7% from 2010 (the second largest population decline of Arizona's 15 counties). From 2020 to 2025, the countywide population decreased by 0.1% to 65,998, according to estimates by Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO). 
• According to recent projections by the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity, Apache County’s population is estimated at 65,998 in 2025. By 2030, it is projected to decline by 2,746 people, or 4.2%, to 63,252. By 2060, it is projected to decline by 10,125 people, or 15.3%, to 55,873.
• Eagar is estimated at 4,584 residents in 2025 and is projected to grow by 182, or 4.0%, to 4,766 by 2030. By 2060, however, it is projected to fall to 3,728, a decrease of 856, or 18.7%, from 2025. 
• Saint Johns is estimated at 3,395 in 2025 and projected to decline by 242, or 7.1%, to 3,153 in 2030, then by 949, or 28.0%, to 2,446 in 2060.
• Springerville is estimated at 1,711 residents in 2025 and projected to decline by 121, or 7.1%, to 1,590 by 2030; by 2060, it is projected to fall by 468, or 27.4%, to 1,243. 
• The unincorporated balance of Apache County is estimated at 56,308 in 2025 and projected to decline by 2,565, or 4.6%, to 53,743 in 2030, and by 7,852, or 13.9%, to 48,456 in 2060. Among the larger unincorporated census designated places (CDPs):
  • Chinle is estimated at 4,558 residents in 2025 and projected to decline by 208, or 4.6%, to 4,350 in 2030, and by 636, or 13.9%, to 3,922 in 2060. 
  • Dennehotso is estimated at 585 and projected to decline by 27, or 4.6%, to 558 in 2030, and by 82, or 13.9%, to 503 in 2060. 
  • Fort Defiance is estimated at 3,529 and projected to decline by 160, or 4.6%, to 3,369 in 2030, and by 492, or 13.9%, to 3,037 in 2060.
  • Ganado is estimated at 880 residents in 2025 and projected to decline by 40, or 4.6%, to 840 in 2030, and by 123, or 13.9%, to 757 in 2060. 
  • Houck is estimated at 883 and projected to decline by 40, or 4.6%, to 843 in 2030, and by 123, or 13.9%, to 760 in 2060. 
  • Lukachukai is estimated at 1,419 and projected to decline by 64, or 4.6%, to 1,355 in 2030, and by 198, or 13.9%, to 1,221 in 2060.
  • Many Farms is estimated at 1,239 residents in 2025 and projected to decline by 56, or 4.6%, to 1,183 in 2030, and by 173, or 13.9%, to 1,066 in 2060. 
  • Nazlini is estimated at 503 and projected to decline by 23, or 4.6%, to 480 in 2030, and by 70, or 13.9%, to 433 in 2060. 
  • Rock Point is estimated at 550 and projected to decline by 25, or 4.6%, to 525 in 2030, and by 77, or 13.9%, to 473 in 2060.
  • Round Rock is estimated at 638 residents in 2025 and projected to decline by 29, or 4.6%, to 609 in 2030, and by 89, or 13.9%, to 549 in 2060. 
  • St. Michaels is estimated at 1,379 and projected to decline by 62, or 4.6%, to 1,317 in 2030, and by 192, or 13.9%, to 1,187 in 2060.
  • Sanders is estimated at 573 and projected to decline by 26, or 4.6%, to 547 in 2030, and by 80, or 13.9%, to 493 in 2060.
  • Sawmill is estimated at 562 residents in 2025 and projected to decline by 25, or 4.6%, to 537 in 2030, and by 78, or 13.9%, to 484 in 2060. 
  • Teec Nos Pos is estimated at 505 and projected to decline by 23, or 4.6%, to 482 in 2030, and by 70, or 13.9%, to 435 in 2060. 
  • Tsaile is estimated at 1,403 and projected to decline by 64, or 4.6%, to 1,339 in 2030, and by 195, or 13.9%, to 1,208 in 2060. 
  • Window Rock is estimated at 2,492 and projected to decline by 114, or 4.6%, to 2,378 in 2030, and by 348, or 13.9%, to 2,144 in 2060.

PERSONAL INCOME: In 2024, Apache County had a per capita personal income (PCPI) of $48,830. This PCPI ranked 11th in the state and was 74.2% of the state average, $65,798, and 66.7% of the national average, $73,204. The 2024 PCPI reflected an increase of 1.8% from 2023. The 2023–2024 state change was 4.4% and the national change was 4.6%. Back in 2014, the PCPI of Apache County was $29,323 and ranked 11th in the state. The 2014–2024 compound annual growth rate of PCPI was 5.2%. The compound annual growth rate for the state was 5.6% and for the nation was 4.7%.

GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT: In 2024, Apache County produced $2.9 billion in current-dollar total GDP. This GDP ranked 10th in the state and accounted for 0.5% of the state total. Back in 2014, the total GDP of Apache County was $2.5 billion and ranked 10th in the state. In 2024, Apache County real GDP fell 0.9%; the 2023–2024 state change was 4.5%. The 2014–2024 compound annual growth rate for Apache County real GDP was -1.2%; the compound annual growth rate for the state was 4.0%.

For more info on Apache County's personal income and GDP, check out the county's BEA Regional Fact Sheet (BEARFACTS) 

MAJOR INDUSTRY SALES

• In 2025, Apache County's retail sales totaled $187.9 million, up 16.5% from the year prior after falling 18.2% in 2023 and 13.5% in 2024 (that followed growth of 27.0% in 2021 and 17.0% in 2022). 
• Apache County's restaurant & bar sales totaled $24.1 million in 2025, up 12.9% from the year prior after falling 7.0% in 2022, growing by 6.3% in 2023, and declining again by 5.9% in 2024 (that instability was on the heels of record-high growth of 41.1% in 2021, with records back to 2009). 
• Hotel/motel receipts totaled $14.3 million in 2025, down 13.8% from the year prior on the heels of a 3.9% decline in 2024 (that was after increasing 6.1% in 2023 after declining less than 0.1% in 2022; that followed record-high growth of 46.2% back in 2021). Bucking statewide and nationwide trends, Apache County's restaurant & bar and hotel/motel industries did not decline in 2020, the first year of the COVID pandemic (despite record high growth rates in 2021).

BANK DEPOSITS

• In 2025, bank deposits in Apache County (as of June 30) totaled $423.8 million, up 14.4% from a year prior, after falling 5.6% in 2023 and increasing 0.6% in 2024. That followed six consecutive years of strong, double-digit percent growth from 2017 through 2022 with annual growth rates ranging from 10.6% in 2017 (low) to 37.3% in 2019 (high). 
• Deposits from 2020 through 2022 were helped along by stimulus payments and other COVID programs. 
• From 2017 through 2025, bank deposits saw double-digit growth in 7 of 9 years.

HOUSING MARKET DATA

• According to data from Realtor.com, the Apache County real estate market functioned as a buyer's market in June 2026, characterized by ample supply and a relatively cool demand pace. The median listing price stood at $426,750, which reflected a slight 3.6% year-over-year decrease despite a modest 1.0% month-over-month bump. Actual home sales resulted in a much lower median sold price of $300,000, and homes sold for approximately 6.5% below their asking price at a 93.0% sale-to-list ratio.
• Properties moved faster than the previous year, spending a median of 66 days on the market, which represented a 21.8% year-over-year decline. The price per square foot rose 12.0% annually to $286, while active for-sale listings expanded 4.8% to 959 homes. Meanwhile, the local rental market remained severely inventory-constrained with only 3 active rental listings countywide.
• For the most recent housing market data and trends (median listing home price, median listing home price per square foot, median sold home price, sale-to-list price ratio, median days on market, and more) for Apache County, visit  Apache County, AZ Real Estate Market.) 

NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION

• According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, new single-family residential construction activity in Apache County increased in 2024 after two years of relative stability. A total of 121 new single-family home permits were issued during the year, representing an increase of 30 permits, or 33.0%, compared with the 91 permits issued in 2023. This was the strongest level of residential construction recorded in the county since 2021.
• Following a peak of 125 permits in 2021, residential building activity declined to 92 units in 2022, a decrease of 26.4%. Permitting remained essentially unchanged in 2023 at 91 units, down just 1.1% from the previous year. The rebound in 2024 more than offset those modest declines and brought construction activity to a level just 3.2% below the 2021 peak. 

See downloadable spreadsheet below for annual building permit data.