Apex, NC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Apex, North Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
51,370
Unemployment
3.0%
Poverty
5.2%
Median Home
$327,800
Median Income
$111,435
Median Rent
$1,380
Apex SnackAbility
9.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
9
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
8.5
Amenities
9
Education
9.5
Commute
8
Apex, NC Crime Report
580
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,030.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-58.39%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Apex / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 580 | 1,030.6 | 2,729.1 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 53 | 94.2 | 371.8 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 5.3 | 72.5 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 37 | 65.7 | 262.4 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 527 | 936.5 | 2,357.3 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 79 | 140.4 | 519.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 432 | 767.6 | 1,666.0 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 16 | 28.4 | 172.2 | 219.9 |
Apex, NC Cost Of Living
111
Apex's Overall Cost Of Living
Apex's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Apex | North Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 95 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 108 | 100 | |
| Housing | 142 | 85 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 82 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
Apex, NC Photos
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Rankings for Apex in North Carolina
Map Of Apex, NC
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Population over time in Apex
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 51,370 | 6.5% |
| 2018 | 48,254 | 5.1% |
| 2017 | 45,899 | 4.6% |
| 2016 | 43,893 | 4.0% |
| 2015 | 42,220 | 3.9% |
| 2014 | 40,631 | 3.8% |
| 2013 | 39,134 | 4.1% |
| 2012 | 37,589 | 4.3% |
| 2011 | 36,049 | 4.7% |
| 2010 | 34,427 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Apex
| Race | Apex | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.2% | 63.1% | 60.7% |
| African American | 6.3% | 21.1% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 8.8% | 2.8% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.3% | 9.4% | 18.0% |
Gender in Apex
| Gender | Apex | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 51.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.0% | 48.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Apex for adults over 25
| Education | Apex | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 10.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 39.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 20.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Apex, North Carolina
| Income | Apex | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.1% | 10.3% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.1% | 10.3% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.3% | 13.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.8% | 18.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.8% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.2% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.8% | 5.4% | 7.7% |
