Apex, Wake County, North Carolina
Apex: City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Apex is a city located in the county of Wake in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 37,476 and a population density of 834 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 64,388 inhabitants.
The city was created 150 years ago in 1872.
Quick Facts about Apex
| Population : | 64,388 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Wake County |
| Area : | 44.95 km2 |
| Altitude : | 499 feet / 152 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1873 (150 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 12:28:16 (31st January 2023) |
| Postal code : | 27502 |
| Density : | 1,433 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 41.8% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Apex is located at 35°43'58"N 78°51'1"W (35.7326500, -78.8502900).
Apex map
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- Official Website
Official website of Apex
Demographics
The population of Apex increased by 41.8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 37,476 | - | census |
| 2011 | 38,999 | 3.91% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 40,659 | 4.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 42,388 | 4.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 44,064 | 3.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 45,652 | 3.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 47,543 | 3.98% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 50,524 | 5.9% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 53,859 | 6.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 59,300 | 9.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 64,388 | 7.9% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Apex
1 Poplar Point Campground
558 Beaver Creek Rd, Apex, NC 27502, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 DEFY Apex
1275 Haddon Hall Dr, Apex, NC 27502, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Crowder County Park
4709 Ten-Ten Rd, Apex, NC 27539, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Kelly Road Park
1609 Kelly Rd, Apex, NC 27502, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Apex Nature Park
2600 Evans Rd, Apex, NC 27502, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Apex
1 Bojangles
1581 E Williams St, Apex, NC 27539, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Five Guys
1075 Pine Plaza Dr, Apex, NC 27523, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 IHOP
1150 Beaver Creek Commons Dr, Apex, NC 27502, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Waffle House
1417 E Williams St, Apex, NC 27539, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Chili's Grill & Bar
1120 Beaver Creek Commons Dr, Apex, NC 27502, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Apex
1 Holiday Inn Express Apex-Raleigh, an IHG Hotel
1006 Marco Dr, Apex, NC 27502, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Candlewood Suites Apex Raleigh Area, an IHG Hotel
1005 Marco Dr, Apex, NC 27502, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Apex
1 Apex Town Hall
73 Hunter St, Apex, NC 27502 ➦ Show Map
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2 Apex Town Clerk
73 Hunter St, Apex, NC 27502 ➦ Show Map
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3 Finance Department
73 Hunter St, Apex, NC 27502 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Apex (4)
People born in Apex, including football player Will Wynn, ice hockey player and data scientist Randi Griffin, soccer player Matthew Edwards, .
List
- Brendan Lambe (American soccer player) he was born in 19/02/2004
Schools in Apex
College & universities near Apex, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 413972 | Mitchells Academy | Raleigh (NC) | 27606 |
| 461485 | Shepherds Theological Seminary | Cary (NC) | 27518-9316 |
| 449117 | Platt College-Miller-Motte-Cary | Cary (NC) | 27518-7171 |
| 480037 | MyComputerCareer.edu-Raleigh | Raleigh (NC) | 27606 |
| 453163 | Strayer University-North Carolina | Morrisville (NC) | 27560 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Apex, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYN | Cary | 211 North Academy Street | RAIL |
| NSF | North Carolina State Fair station | 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd. | RAIL |
| RGH | Raleigh Union Station | 320 West Cabarrus Street | RAIL |
| DNC | Durham | 400 W. Chapel Hill Street | RAIL |
| SSM | Selma–Smithfield | 500 East Railroad Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Apex
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Post Office | Apex (NC) | 27502 |
| Cary Post Office | Cary (NC) | 27511 |
| Holly Spring Post Office | Holly Springs (NC) | 27540 |
| Academy Post Office | Cary (NC) | 27519 |
| New Hill Post Office | New Hill (NC) | 27562 |
Other cities in Wake County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Wake County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | 474,414 | Capital of North Carolina |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | City in United States of America |
| Cary | 173,587 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Wake Forest | 47,314 | Town located in the U. |
| Garner | 32,180 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Fuquay-Varina | 32,145 | City in North Carolina |
| Holly Springs | 31,377 | City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States |
| Morrisville | 30,495 | Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States |
| Knightdale | 18,122 | City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Wendell | 9,387 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Rolesville | 8,882 | City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Zebulon | 6,514 | City in Pike County, Georgia, United States |
| Green Level | 2,158 | City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Apex distances to largest North Carolina cities
