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Apache Junction, AZ Information & History

Apache Junction is a rapidly growing community that is surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in the state of Arizona. At least 22,000 residents call Apache Junction home. Apache Junction is the youngest of the East Valley Communities and it is also the most eastern of all the cities in the valley.

Apache Junction was founded in 1922 by Mr. George Cleveland Curtis. Curtis had a dream that the Superstition Mountains would one day have a modern city located at the foot of them. The area was so beautiful that George Curtis wanted to share the beauty with the world. Today, his dream has come true as Apache Junction continues to grow and prosper.

Apache Junction is located at the junction of highways 60, 80, and 89. It is also located on the historic Apache Trail. It is only 40 minutes (25 miles) away from the heart of Phoenix. The fastest way for Apache Junction residents to travel through the greater metro area is by way of the Superstition Highway and the loop freeway system.

Apache Junction is a prime area for tourist travel. During the winter months, thousands of people visit Apache Junction from all over the world. The climate is ideal, and the scenery is breathtaking. The community serves as the gateway to the Superstition Mountains and Tonto National Forest. The area is home to the Superstition Wilderness, the Apache Trail, the Old West Highway, and the Salt River Lakes.

Apache Junction has many modern conveniences so residents do not have to go far to serve their daily needs. National and local chain stores, restaurants, banks, hotels, and various schools serve the community.

Thanks to being located on a higher elevation and in an area filled with wide open spaces, Apache Junction is cooler in temperature then most of the community’s East Valley neighbors. The economy of Apache Junction is comprised of mainly recreational and tourist opportunities.

As is true with most of Arizona, Apache Junction is home to many historical treasures. The land dates back nearly 5,000 years, when the first settlers arrived. Nearly 2,000 years ago the Hohokam and Mogollon tribes successfully made their home on land that is now Apache Junction, and in the nearby mountains. The tribes eventually disappeared from the area, and nearly 1,000 years later the Salado Indian tribe successfully called the valley home for over 400 years.

There are many rumors and myths circulating about the Superstition Mountains. That is actually how the Mountains were named. The highest peak is 3,000 feet, forming a beautiful backdrop for the city of Apache Junction. The Mountains and the area surrounding them are considered sacred by the American Indians. Many people have died as they try to make their way through the mountains looking for treasure and gold.

The Lost Dutchman State Park is located near Apache Junction, in the Superstition Mountains. The park is said to be home to the Lost Dutchman Mine. This legendary mine is the most famous lost mine of all time. For nearly 130 years treasure hunters, gold enthusiasts, and prospectors have searched the mountains where “veins of gold at least 14 inches thick” run through thick rocks in the mine.

Some say the mine is just a legend, but others say that it is a gold “mine” just waiting to be found. Either way, the only person who knows the truth of the mine, is Jacob Waltz, a German immigrant, who purportedly found the mine, and kept 48 lbs. of gold ore from the mine under his bed. Waltz died in 1889, and he took with him, the truth of the Lost Dutchman Mine.

The Lost Dutchman Park offers many recreational opportunities for both residents of Apache Junction and visitors to the area. Whether you explore the various hiking trails, or just enjoy the view there are plenty of things to be explored throughout the Park.

To learn more about Apache Junction, check out this website: http://ajnet.ci.apache-jct.az.us/.

 

 

The Apache Junction School District serves this area! The following is the list of all the schools in Apache Junction, AZ.

Type
Name
Phone
Address
City
Elementary School
Desert Vista
(480) 982-1110
1575 W Southern Ave
Apache Junction , AZ
Elementary School
Four Peaks
(480) 982-1110
1755 N Idaho Rd
Apache Junction, AZ
Elementary School
Apache Junction
(480) 982-1110
5950 S Alameda Rd
Apache Junction, AZ
Elementary School
Superstition Mountain
(480) 982-1110
550 S Ironwood Dr
Apache Junction, AZ
Junior High School
Apache Junction Jr. High
(480) 982-1110
801 E Southern Ave
Apache Junction, AZ
Public School District
Apache Junction Unified District
(480) 982-1110
1575 W Southern Ave
Apache Junction, AZ
Middle School
Desert Shadow
(480) 982-1110
W Southern Ave & Ironwood Dr
Apache Junction, AZ
Middle School
Thunder Mountain
(480) 982-1110
3700 E 16th Ave
Apache Junction, AZ
High School
Apache Junction
(480) 982-1110
2525 S Ironwood Dr
Apache Junction, AZ
High School
Apache Trail
(480) 288-0337
945 W Apache Trail
Apache Junction, AZ



To see a more in depth listing of schools including private schools, special needs, and charter schools visit the East Valley Community Page.

If you plan to teach your child through some sort of homeschool program you need to get in touch with the Homeschooling Department of Maricopa County. The Department is located in Phoenix, AZ and can be reached by calling: (602) 506-3144.

Lodging
Churches
Attractions & Dining
Colleges
Super 8 Motel
Crossroads Southern Baptist Church
Chicago Pizza Co.
Apache College
www.apache-university.edu/
 
Desert Valley Baptist Church
Arizona Joes
 
 
First Baptist Church of Apache Junction
Barleens Arizona OPRY Dinner Show
 
 
Grace Community Church of East Valley
China Two Restaurant
 
 
Queen Valley Baptist Church
Cobb's Restaurant & Lounge
 
 
 
Diego's Mexican Restaurant
 

 

Demographics for Apache Junction

Apache Junction City, Arizona Statistics and Demographics (US Census 2000)
 
Number Percent
Apache Junction Population:
 31814 100.00%
 
   
Sex and Age
    
Male
 15545 48.86%
Female
 16269 51.14%
 
   
Under 5 years
 2009 6.31%
5 to 9 years
 1869 5.87%
10 to 14 years
 1660 5.22%
15 to 19 years
 1539 4.84%
20 to 24 years
 1647 5.18%
25 to 34 years
 3676 11.55%
35 to 44 years
 3848 12.1%
45 to 54 years
 3506 11.02%
55 to 59 years
 1977 6.21%
60 to 64 years
 2033 6.39%
65 to 74 years
 4586 14.42%
75 to 84 years
 2793 8.78%
85 years and over
 671 2.11%
 
   
Median age (years)
 44.1  
 
   
18 years and over
 25299 79.52%
Male
 12201 38.35%
Female
 13098 41.17%
21 years and over
 24436 76.81%
62 years and over
 9327 29.32%
65 years and over
 8050 25.3%
Male
 3766 11.84%
Female
 4284 13.47%
 
   
Race
    
One race
 31168 97.97%
White
 29478 92.66%
Black or African American
 194 0.61%
American Indian and Alaska Native
 316 0.99%
Asian
 166 0.52%
Asian Indian
 11 0.03%
Chinese
 8 0.03%
Filipino
 83 0.26%
Japanese
 17 0.05%
Korean
 12 0.04%
Vietnamese
 16 0.05%
Other Asian
 19 0.06%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
 23 0.07%
Native Hawaiian
 14 0.04%
Guamanian or Chamorro
 1 0%
Samoan
 6 0.02%
Other Pacific Islander
 2 0.01%
Some other race
 991 3.11%
Two or more races
 646 3.0 %
 
   
Hispanic or Latino and race
    
Total Population
 31814 100.00%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
 2801 8.8%
Mexican
 2112 6.64%
Puerto Rican
 74 0.23%
Cuban
 18 0.06%
Other Hispanic or Latino
 597 1.88%
Not Hispanic or Latino
 29013 91.2%
White alone
 27967 87.91%
 
   
Relationship
    
Total Population
 31814 100.00%
In households
 31591 99.3%
Householder
 13775 43.3%
Spouse
 7281 22.89%
Child
 7039 22.13%
Own child under 18 years
 5719 17.98%
Other relatives
 1475 4.64%
Under 18 years
 588 1.85%
Non-relatives
 2021 6.35%
Unmarried partner
 889 2.79%
In group quarters
 223 0.7%
Institutionalized population
 0 0%
Non-institutionalized population
 223 0.7%
 
   
Households by Type
    
Total Households
 13775 100.0 %
Family households (families)
 9006 65.38%
With own children under 18 years
 3036 22.04%
Married-couple family
 7281 52.86%
With own children under 18 years
 2010 14.59%
Female householder, no husband present
 1167 8.47%
With own children under 18 years
 690 5.01%
Non Family households
 4769 34.62%
Householder living alone
 3741 27.16%
Householder 65 years and over
 1797 13.05%
 
   
Households with individuals under 18 years
 3400 24.68%
Households with individuals 65 years and over
 5348 38.82%
 
   
Average Household size
 2.29  
Average family size
 2.75  
 
   
Housing Occupancy
    
Total housing units
 22771 100.00%
Occupied housing units
 13775 60.49%
Vacant housing units
 8996 39.51%
For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use
 6797 29.85%
Homeowner vacancy rate (percent)
 5.3  
Rental vacancy rate (percent)
 26.7  
 
   
Housing Tenure
    
Occupied housing units
 13775 100.00%
Owner-occupied housing units.
 11310 82.11%
Renter-occupied housing units.
 2465 17.89%
 
   
Average household size of owner-occupied units
 2.27  
Average household size of renter-occupied units
 2.38  

 

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