Apex, NC Demographics

A map of Apex's Population by Race

Apex, North Carolina had a population of 58,780 in 2020. It was 67.2% White, 6.6% Black, 12.4% Asian, 8.3% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Apex, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Apex is the 17th most populous. 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's White Population

39,498 residents of Apex identify as White, or 67.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Apex slightly larger than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Apex is ranked #428 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Apex is more White than neighboring Cary (56.9% White), and Morrisville (34% White). Apex is less White than neighboring Holly Springs (73.4% White), Fuquay-Varina (68.9% White), and Carolina Meadows (96.1% White).

Apex's Black Population

3,852 residents of Apex identify as Black, or 6.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Apex less than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Apex is ranked #483 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Apex is more Black than neighboring Carolina Meadows (0.3% Black). Apex is less Black than neighboring Holly Springs (8.5% Black), Cary (7.7% Black), Morrisville (9.7% Black), and Fuquay-Varina (13.8% Black).

Apex's Asian Population

7,295 residents of Apex identify as Asian, or 12.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Apex slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Apex is ranked #7 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Apex is more Asian than neighboring Holly Springs (5.4% Asian), Fuquay-Varina (2.4% Asian), and Carolina Meadows (0.7% Asian). Apex is less Asian than neighboring Cary (22.3% Asian), and Morrisville (46.2% Asian).

Apex's Hispanic Population

4,903 residents of Apex identify as Hispanic, or 8.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Apex roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Apex is ranked #259 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Apex is more Hispanic than neighboring Holly Springs (7% Hispanic), Cary (8.2% Hispanic), Morrisville (5.8% Hispanic), and Carolina Meadows (1.8% Hispanic). Apex is less Hispanic than neighboring Fuquay-Varina (9.4% Hispanic).

Apex's Native American/Other Population

412 residents of Apex identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Apex roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Apex is ranked #394 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Apex is more Native American/Other than neighboring Carolina Meadows (0% Native American/Other). Apex is less Native American/Other than neighboring Holly Springs (0.8% Native American/Other), Cary (0.8% Native American/Other), Morrisville (0.9% Native American/Other), and Fuquay-Varina (0.9% Native American/Other).

Apex's Multiracial Population

2,820 residents of Apex identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Apex roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Apex is ranked #152 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Apex is more Multiracial than neighboring Cary (4.1% Multiracial), Morrisville (3.4% Multiracial), Fuquay-Varina (4.6% Multiracial), and Carolina Meadows (1.1% Multiracial). Apex is less Multiracial than neighboring Holly Springs (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.