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Apex

North Carolina · 58,780 residents · 25.706 sq mi
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Apex is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,549. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 38,568 residents. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $348,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 99% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58,780
+191%since 2000
from 20,212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,287 / sq mi
+191%since 2000
from 786 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+16%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
019K39K58K77K1990201020202024Apex
202471K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,549
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,052 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,451
+65%since 2000
from $28,727 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.1%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$348,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $177,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,415
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $838 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+24%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(39,498)
Black6.6%(3,852)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(4,903)
Asian12.4%(7,295)
Other3.2%(1,904)
Diversity Score62.3%(36,617)
Diversity Score
62
+83%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 78.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Apex, North Carolina?

Apex, North Carolina has about 58,780 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Apex, North Carolina earns about $112,549 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 $348,500, and the typical rent is about $1,415 a month.

How educated are people in Apex, North Carolina?

About 62.3% 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 3.6% 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 53,812 residents, a change of about 1083 percent over that period.

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

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