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Apache County, AZ, is experiencing a decline in population, with a 13-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.52% and a one-year growth rate of -0.6%. The median age is relatively young at 35.6 years, and the county has a high percentage of residents under 18 (26.5%), compared to the state average of 22.2%. The age dependency ratio stands at 73.3, indicating a significant proportion of dependents, particularly young individuals. In contrast, counties like Maricopa and Pinal are growing, highlighting Apache's unique demographic challenges within Arizona.