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

Apex covers 26.9 sq mi of land at 2518 people per square mile.

About Apex, NC

Apex is a city in North Carolina with a population of 67,765. It ranks #15 among cities in North Carolina by population. The median age is 36.0, younger than the national median. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

The median household income in Apex is $138,442, above the US median of $74,580. 1.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $514,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,784. The homeownership rate of 75.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Apex reflects 66.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 32.5% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.1 minutes each way.

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	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	37,991	-	-	estimate
2011	38,999	+1,008	+2.65%	estimate
2012	40,659	+1,660	+4.26%	estimate
2013	42,388	+1,729	+4.25%	estimate
2014	44,064	+1,676	+3.95%	estimate
2015	45,652	+1,588	+3.60%	estimate
2016	47,543	+1,891	+4.14%	estimate
2017	50,524	+2,981	+6.27%	estimate
2018	53,859	+3,335	+6.60%	estimate
2019	59,300	+5,441	+10.10%	estimate
2020	65,212	+5,912	+9.97%	estimate
2021	68,264	+3,052	+4.68%	estimate
2022	71,129	+2,865	+4.20%	estimate
2023	72,796	+1,667	+2.34%	estimate
2024	75,977	+3,181	+4.37%	estimate

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%

Largest cities in North Carolina

Charlotte (886,283)Raleigh (470,763)Greensboro (298,564)Durham (288,465)Winston-Salem (250,887)Fayetteville (209,692)Cary (176,686)Wilmington (118,578)High Point (115,263)Concord (106,518)View all North Carolina cities →

Largest counties in North Carolina

Wake County (1,151,009)Mecklenburg County (1,130,906)Guilford County (542,987)Forsyth County (386,740)Cumberland County (336,749)

Part of North Carolina

North Carolina demographic profile All North Carolina data →

Metro areas in North Carolina

Charlotte (2,712,818)Virginia Beach (1,782,590)Raleigh (1,449,594)Greensboro (779,894)Winston (683,637)Durham (594,291)Wilmington (440,578)Asheville (410,817)All US metros →

City rankings

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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).