Since the 2000 US Census, Apex has experienced a 73% increase in population, reaching an estimated 34,766 at the end of December 2008. 

Apex is in an ideally situated, thriving corner of the Triangle, located at the crossroads of US Highways 1 & 64 and NC Highway 55, and in close proximity to I-40. Construction of NC Highway 540 through the western Apex area is scheduled to begin in Fall 2009.  Its completion will enhance regional transportation, increase safety, and heighten the economic development potential of Apex.

Apex Population Growth since the 2000 US Census - 73%
1 mile radius* 3 mile radius* 5 mile radius*
Population      
2000 5,903 36,784 93,254
2008 6,888 48,348 121,019
2013 (Projected) 8,367 58,258 145,809
2008 Figures
Under 14 years 26.1% 27.9% 25.3%
Ages 15 - 24 11.3% 10.5% 11.2%
Ages 25 - 44 34.6% 33.9% 32.7%
Ages 45 - 64 23.3% 23.5% 25.1%
Ages 65 + 4.7% 4.2% 5.5%
Median Age 34.3 34.8 35.2
Male Population 49.5% 49.7% 49.5%
Female Population 50.5% 50.3% 50.5%
White 76.7% 79.2% 80%
Black 13.1% 8.4% 7.7%
2 or More Races 2.3% 2% 2%

2008 Estimated HH by income
$150,000 + 17.4% 24.8% 24.7%
$100,000 - $149,999 28.9% 31.9% 28.8%
$75,000 - $99,999 14.5% 15.1% 15.6%
$50,000 - $74,999 21.3% 16% 16.4%
$35,000 - $49,999 7% 5.3% 6.4%
$25,000 - $34,999 4.9% 2.9% 3.6%
$15,000 - $24,999 3.3% 2% 2.3%
Under $15,000 2.7% 2% 2.2%
Median Household Income $92,082 $109,348 $105,168
Average Household Income $107,885 $128,523 $126,984
Per Capita Income $40,497 $45,414 $46,573
Housing Units 2,781 18,250 46,693

*From the intersection of Hunter Street and North Salem Street


Regional Population (as of 2009):
Raleigh-Cary MSA - 1,087,515
Wake County - 867,228
North Carolina (Estimated) - 9,222,414

Additional information about growth and development statistics regarding Apex, North Carolina can be found on the Town of Apex's website at www.apexnc.org. (PDF)