Apex, North Carolina Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Apex, North Carolina is 67,765 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 15th-largest city in North Carolina. The median household income is $138,442, the median home value is $514,800, and the median age is 36.0.
The population has grown 100.0% since 2010 (37,991 → 75,977).
67,765
Population
2518
People / sq mi
$138,442
Median Income
$514,800
Median Home Value
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Apex covers 26.9 sq mi of land at 2518 people per square mile.
About Apex, NC
What sets Apex apart is where people work — remote work is unusually prominent here, at 32.5% versus 14.0% nationally. Apex is a city in North Carolina with a population of 67,765. It ranks #15 among cities in North Carolina by population.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $138,442, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 1.7%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $514,800, with typical rent around $1,784.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 66.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. Remote work is widespread — 32.5% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Apex — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Apex town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Apex town had a population of 37,991 in 2010 and 75,977 in 2024, a 100.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 75,977 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 5.10%.
75,977
Population (2024)
37,991
Population (2010)
75,977
Peak (2024)
5.10%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 37,991 |
| 2011 | 38,999 |
| 2012 | 40,659 |
| 2013 | 42,388 |
| 2014 | 44,064 |
| 2015 | 45,652 |
| 2016 | 47,543 |
| 2017 | 50,524 |
| 2018 | 53,859 |
| 2019 | 59,300 |
| 2020 | 65,212 |
| 2021 | 68,264 |
| 2022 | 71,129 |
| 2023 | 72,796 |
| 2024 | 75,977 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$138,442
Median Household Income
$59,517
Per Capita Income
1.7%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$514,800
Median Home Value
$1,784
Median Rent
75.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.7%
High School+
66.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
58.5%
Public Transit
32.5%
Work From Home
24.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
46.8%
Foreign Born
78.3%
Non-English at Home
4.2%
Veterans
6.5%
With Disability
95.7%
Health Insurance
98.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 28.4% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 18.7% |
| Manufacturing | 9.3% |
| Information | 7.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 4.2% |
| Public Administration | 3.2% |
| Construction | 3.1% |
| Retail Trade | 1.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Apex, North Carolina has a population of 67,765 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 15th-largest city in North Carolina.
The median household income in Apex, North Carolina is $138,442, with 1.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Apex, North Carolina is $514,800, with median monthly rent at $1,784 and a homeownership rate of 75.3%.
The median age in Apex, North Carolina is 36.0 years. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
The population has grown 100.0% since 2010 (37,991 → 75,977).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.