Apex

35.7327° N, 78.8503° W

Fun Fact about Apex

A public contest was held in 1975 yielded "The Peak of Good Living" as the Town of Apex's slogan. The phrase was a nod to our quality of life, as well as the play on the town's namesake for being the highest point along a 30-mile section of the Chatham Railroad.

Downtown Apex is considered one of the most intact turn-of-the-century railroad towns in the area.

Fun Things to do in Apex

Jordan Lake 

Jaycee Park

Halle Cultural Arts Center

Cocoon Gallery

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Overview for Apex, NC

58,066 people live in Apex, where the median age is 36.3 and the average individual income is $51,460. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

58,066

Total Population

36.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$51,460

Average individual Income

Around Apex, NC

There's plenty to do around Apex, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

25
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
21
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Taste Of Levant, GNC, and Pilates the Form.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.78 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$$ 4.67 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.83 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.66 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.98 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.55 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Apex, NC

Apex has 20,434 households, with an average household size of 2.83. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Apex do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 58,066 people call Apex home. The population density is 2,641.04 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

58,066

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

36.3

Median Age

48.95 / 51.05%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 14.4%

0-9 Years

10-17: 14.45%

10-17 Years

18-24: 6.17%

18-24 Years

25-64: 56.63%

25-64 Years

65-74: 5.39%

65-74 Years

75+: 2.96%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 682 (2%)
  • High School Degree 3607 (11%)
  • Associate Degree 4868 (15%)
  • Bachelor Degree 14325 (44%)
  • Graduate Degree 9102 (28%)
20,434

Total Households

2.83

Average Household Size

$51,460

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 9,401 (46%)

Without Children: 11,033 (54%)

Marital Status

Married 46%
Single 19%
Divorced 6%
Separated 2%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 4%

White Collar: 96%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 8%
15 to 29 Minutes 17%
30 to 59 Minutes 14%
60+ Minutes 1%

Schools in Apex, NC

Primary Schools (13)
Middle Schools (5)
High Schools (3)
Mixed Schools (3)
The following schools are within or nearby Apex. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
The Math and Science Academy of Apex
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Baucom Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Scotts Ridge Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
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