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Apex

North Carolina · 37,476 residents · 25.706 sq mi
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Apex is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,706. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 85% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $246,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 84% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,476
+85%since 2000
from 20,212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,458 / sq mi
+85%since 2000
from 786 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
+10%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
019K39K58K77K1990201020202024Apex
202471K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,706
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,052 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,363
+9%since 2000
from $28,727 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $177,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$923
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $838 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
25.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+18%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(16,861)
Black7.5%(1,510)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(648)
Asian4.3%(863)
Other0%
Diversity Score34%(6,874)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76%(28,465)
Black7.4%(2,785)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(2,655)
Asian7%(2,641)
Other3.4%(1,266)
Diversity Score52.1%(19,531)
Diversity Score
52
+53%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
57.2%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Apex, North Carolina?

Apex, North Carolina has about 37,476 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Apex, North Carolina earns about $83,706 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 $246,700, and the typical rent is about $923 a month.

How educated are people in Apex, North Carolina?

About 58.4% 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 2.7% 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 32,508 residents, a change of about 654 percent over that period.

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

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