Apex is a town located in Wake County North Carolina. Apex has a 2024 population of 74,599. Apex is currently growing at a rate of 3.29% annually and its population has increased by 14.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 65,101 in 2020.
The average household income in Apex is $166,754 with a poverty rate of 2.64%. The median age in Apex is 36 years: 35.7 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Apex was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,551 | 65.74% |
| Asian | 11,210 | 16.54% |
| Black or African American | 5,602 | 8.27% |
| Two or more races | 5,151 | 7.6% |
| Other race | 1,067 | 1.57% |
| Native American | 149 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.05% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,873 | 2.83 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Married | 15,290 | 3.37 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Non Family | 5,699 | 1.31 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
| Female | 2,323 | 3.04 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Male | 561 | 2.77 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
75.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 478 | 1.09% |
| Associates Degree | 4,222 | 9.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17,168 | 39.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,153 | 27.62% |
| High School Graduate | 4,050 | 9.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 521 | 1.18% |
| Some College | 5,412 | 12.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,163 | 28,862 | 19,053 |
| Asian | 7,410 | 7,161 | 6,340 |
| Black | 3,444 | 3,297 | 1,645 |
| Hispanic | 2,529 | 2,227 | 1,288 |
| 2+ Races | 2,272 | 2,128 | 1,572 |
| Other Race | 650 | 593 | 348 |
| Native American | 136 | 136 | 44 |
| Islander | 35 | 35 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 85.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $101,866 | $119,872 | $75,990 |
| Graduate Degree | $110,584 | $126,575 | $94,593 |
| High School Graduate | $42,699 | $75,911 | $29,347 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,703 | $38,165 | $53,047 |
| Overall | $85,650 | $106,912 | $67,612 |
| Some College | $52,033 | $67,379 | $40,524 |
$85,650
Average Earnings
$106,912
Average Male
$67,612
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.34% of Apex residents speak only English, while 21.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 9.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42,804 | 883 | 2.06% |
| Asian | 11,210 | 315 | 2.81% |
| Black | 5,544 | 287 | 5.18% |
| Hispanic | 4,793 | 174 | 3.63% |
| Multiple | 5,122 | 143 | 2.79% |
| Other | 1,041 | 86 | 8.26% |
| Native | 136 | 18 | 13.24% |
2.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.34%
Male Poverty Rate
2.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Apex is Native, with 13.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Apex is White, with 2.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.11% |
| High School | 5.95% |
| Some College | 2.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 9.44% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.41% |
| Male Employed | 1.77% |
| Female Employed | 1.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $161,492 | $187,772 |
| Households | $138,442 | $166,754 |
| Married Families | $173,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $69,248 | $93,397 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.6%
Male Marriage Rate
58.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,980
Number of Veterans
1,802
Male Veterans
178
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 674 |
| First Gulf War | 593 |
| Vietnam | 488 |
| Korea | 149 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 730 |
| 65 to 74 | 397 |
| 75+ | 369 |
| 55 to 64 | 264 |
| 18 to 34 | 220 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,502 | 4.62% |
| Black | 242 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic | 189 | 6.43% |
| 2+ Races | 85 | 3.19% |
| Asian | 72 | 0.94% |
| Other Race | 35 | 4.77% |
| Islander | 32 | 91.43% |
| Native American | 12 | 8.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.9%
Labor Force Participation
70.9%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
33.74%
Born in Apex
82.72%
Native Born
17.28%
Foreign Born
9.08%
Non Citizen
8.2%
Naturalized
82.72% of Apex residents were born in the United States, with 33.74% having been born in North Carolina. 9.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 86,473 | 2,375 | 2.82% |
| 2028 | 84,098 | 2,375 | 2.91% |
| 2027 | 81,723 | 2,374 | 2.99% |
| 2026 | 79,349 | 2,375 | 3.09% |
| 2025 | 76,974 | 2,375 | 3.18% |
| 2024 | 74,599 | 2,374 | 3.29% |
| 2023 | 72,225 | 1,384 | 1.95% |
| 2022 | 70,841 | 2,688 | 3.94% |
| 2021 | 68,153 | 3,052 | 4.69% |
| 2020 | 65,101 | 5,616 | 9.44% |
| 2019 | 59,485 | 5,514 | 10.22% |
| 2018 | 53,971 | 3,344 | 6.61% |
| 2017 | 50,627 | 2,987 | 6.27% |
| 2016 | 47,640 | 1,891 | 4.13% |
| 2015 | 45,749 | 1,591 | 3.6% |
| 2014 | 44,158 | 1,684 | 3.96% |
| 2013 | 42,474 | 1,731 | 4.25% |
| 2012 | 40,743 | 1,661 | 4.25% |
| 2011 | 39,082 | 1,015 | 2.67% |
| 2010 | 38,067 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 20,212 | 15,244 | 306.84% |
| 1990 | 4,968 | 2,121 | 74.5% |
| 1980 | 2,847 | 647 | 29.41% |
| 1970 | 2,200 | 800 | 57.14% |
| 1960 | 1,400 | 400 | 40% |
| 1940 | 1,000 | -85,473 | -98.84% |