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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Apex

North Carolina · 20,212 residents · 25.706 sq mi
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Apex is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,052. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 15,244 residents. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $177,400. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 81% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,212
+307%since 1990
from 4,968 in 1990
1990 – 2025
786 / sq mi
+307%since 1990
from 193 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.2
−2%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
019K39K58K77K1990201020202024Apex
202471K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$71,052
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,670 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,727
+97%since 1990
from $14,575 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.9%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$177,400
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $94,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$838
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $474 in 1990
US average: $602
76.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
23.9% rent
2.5
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(3,918)
Black19.3%(960)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(56)
Asian1.3%(63)
Diversity Score44.4%(2,205)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(16,861)
Black7.5%(1,510)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(648)
Asian4.3%(863)
Diversity Score34%(6,874)
34
−23%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.8%
+23.8 ptssince 1990
from 34.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.0%
+15.0 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.0%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−17%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Apex, North Carolina?

Apex, North Carolina has about 20,212 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Apex, North Carolina?

The typical household in Apex, North Carolina earns about $71,052 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Apex, North Carolina expensive?

In Apex, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $177,400, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Apex, North Carolina?

About 58.8% of adults age 25 and over in Apex, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Apex, North Carolina?

About 1.9% of people in Apex, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Apex, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Apex, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,244 residents, a change of about 307 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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