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Apache Junction, AZ vs Palm Springs, CA

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- Palm Springs is 0% more densely populated than Apache Junction.
- People are 13.1% less likely to be married in Palm Springs.
- The Median Age is 3.1 years older in Palm Springs.
 Apache Junction, AZPalm Springs, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,799329,725,481
 Female Population51.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock56.638.4
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 Population - 201035,918  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock42,807285,036,114
 Population - 199018,100  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock14.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now141.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock477.193.4
 Land Area35.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Apache Junction, AZPalm Springs, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock1.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock8.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock10.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock18.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8412.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Apache Junction, AZPalm Springs, CAUnited States
 White74.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.7%12.2%
 Asian1.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.8%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock24.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Apache Junction, AZPalm Springs, CAUnited States
 Married Population48.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock40.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock57.8%50.2%
 Never Married23.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.7%10.8%
 Widowed9.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock1.872.60
 Households17,334  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10,12580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock65.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,387  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Apache Junction    3 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Apache Junction is more or less a retirement town for those who are not middle class or upper income. It is for those who can not afford to work anymore and live out  More

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Over 16 years ago

i love it here. and it is easy to find a home people are always willing to help you out when you are in  More

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Over 19 years ago

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Reviews for Palm Springs    12 Reviews

I lived in Palm Springs for 12 years and initially it appeared to be quite beautiful. The mountains are beautiful and palm trees, very stress-free and manageable.  More

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Over 5 years ago

14 years is plenty long enough. This is a nice place to visit, not live. In the last 20 years the air quality, especially in the summer has deteriorated considerably.  More

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Ghetto Crime City with lots of glitz... Police do nothing. Called 911 three times in a year: twice, no response. Provided the license plate of the criminals in two  More

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