Apex, NC Demographics

A map of Apex's Population by Race

Apex, North Carolina has an estimated population of 70,630, a large increase from the 58,780 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.7% White, 19.5% Asian, 7.3% Black, 6.2% Hispanic, 4.7% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Apex, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Apex has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Apex, that probability was 51.9% in 2020 and 57.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Apex is ranked the 15th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Apex was ranked the 17th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Apex's White Population

43,592 residents of Apex, or 61.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Apex is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Apex ranks 428th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apex's White population has grown by an estimated 10.4%. White residents' share of Apex's population has decreased from 67.2% to 61.7%.

Apex is more White than neighboring Cary (56.7% White), and Morrisville (35.1% White). Apex is less White than neighboring Holly Springs (70.5% White), Fuquay-Varina (65.5% White), and Carolina Meadows (92.8% White).

Apex's Black Population

5,159 residents of Apex, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Apex is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Apex ranks 484th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apex's Black population has grown by an estimated 33.9%. Black residents' share of Apex's population has increased from 6.6% to 7.3%.

Apex is more Black than neighboring Carolina Meadows (0% Black). Apex is less Black than neighboring Holly Springs (8.4% Black), Cary (7.6% Black), Morrisville (13.6% Black), and Fuquay-Varina (14.7% Black).

Apex's Asian Population

13,770 residents of Apex, or 19.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Apex is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Apex ranks 7th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apex's Asian population has grown by an estimated 88.8%. Asian residents' share of Apex's population has increased from 12.4% to 19.5%.

Apex is more Asian than neighboring Holly Springs (8.7% Asian), Fuquay-Varina (2.9% Asian), and Carolina Meadows (5.4% Asian). Apex is less Asian than neighboring Cary (20.3% Asian), and Morrisville (41% Asian).

Apex's Hispanic Population

4,376 residents of Apex, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Apex is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Apex ranks 259th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apex's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Apex's population has decreased from 8.3% to 6.2%.

Apex is more Hispanic than neighboring Morrisville (3.6% Hispanic), and Carolina Meadows (0% Hispanic). Apex is less Hispanic than neighboring Holly Springs (6.8% Hispanic), Cary (9.5% Hispanic), and Fuquay-Varina (9.9% Hispanic).

Apex's Native American/Other Population

444 residents of Apex, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Apex is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Apex ranks 425th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apex's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Apex's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Apex is more Native American/Other than neighboring Carolina Meadows (0% Native American/Other). Apex is less Native American/Other than neighboring Holly Springs (1.2% Native American/Other), Cary (1.1% Native American/Other), Morrisville (1.3% Native American/Other), and Fuquay-Varina (0.7% Native American/Other).

Apex's Multiracial Population

3,289 residents of Apex, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Apex is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Apex ranks 161st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Apex's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Apex's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Apex is more Multiracial than neighboring Holly Springs (4.4% Multiracial), and Carolina Meadows (1.8% Multiracial). Apex is less Multiracial than neighboring Morrisville (5.4% Multiracial), and Fuquay-Varina (6.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.