Apex Population 2026
Apex has a population of 45,585, making it the #965 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in North Carolina. It is about 193× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,585
Rank in United States
#965
Coordinates
35.73°N, 78.85°W
~152 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
386 km
240 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Carolina
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 911,311 | #15 |
| Raleigh | 482,295 | #39 |
| Greensboro | 285,342 | #71 |
| Durham | 257,636 | #83 |
| Winston-Salem | 241,218 | #90 |
| Fayetteville | 201,963 | #119 |
| Cary | 159,769 | #166 |
| Wilmington | 115,933 | #255 |
Cities near Apex
- Cary159,769 people · ~9 km away
- Holly Springs31,377 people · ~9 km away
- Raleigh482,295 people · ~20 km away
- Chapel Hill59,568 people · ~27 km away
- Carrboro21,156 people · ~28 km away
- Durham257,636 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Apex?
Apex has a population of 45,585 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #965 biggest city in United States.
What state is Apex in?
Apex is located in North Carolina, United States.
Is Apex the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 386 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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