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What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

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Apex, NC

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

70,630population

36.4median age

This community is a community of 70,630 with a median age of 36.4. The population is predominantly White (61.7%) with a significant Asian community (19.5%). Median household income is $144,135. 98.3% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 69.5% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 76.5%, with a median home value of $576,100.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61.7%43,592

Asian

19.5%13,770

Black

7.3%5,159

Hispanic/Latino

6.2%4,376

Two or More

4.7%3,289

Other

0.4%290

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%125

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%29

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%487

High School Diploma

7.8%3,627

Some College (<1 yr)

3.9%1,820

Some College (1+ yr)

7.3%3,371

Associate's Degree

8.7%4,020

Bachelor's Degree

39%18,070

Master's Degree

24.8%11,476

Professional Degree

2.1%958

Doctorate

3.7%1,703

HS or Higher

98.3%

BA or Higher

69.5%

Graduate+

30.5%

Housingi

$576,100median home value

$1,902median rent

76.5%homeownership

26,500total units

4.8%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 76.5%

Renter 23.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.1%210

$50K–$100K

0.3%59

$100K–$150K

0.1%24

$150K–$200K

0.4%70

$200K–$300K

3.7%707

$300K–$500K

31.7%6,123

$500K–$1M

59.1%11,420

$1M+

3.6%701

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

168

$1,000–$1,250

198

$1,250–$1,500

670

$1,500–$2,000

2,296

$2,000+

2,486

Year Built

2020 or later

9.7%2,573

2010–2019

35.8%9,489

2000–2009

23.8%6,316

1990–1999

20.1%5,319

1980–1989

6.7%1,781

1970–1979

1.3%345

1960–1969

0.7%175

1950–1959

0.9%237

1940–1949

0.3%80

1939 or earlier

0.7%185

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

63.9%16,133

Electricity

34.8%8,776

Bottled/LP Gas

1%240

Solar

0.2%58

Wood

0.1%15

No Fuel

0.1%13

Household Economyi

$144,135median household income

$60,473per capita income

2.2%poverty rate

3.8%unemployment

38,163labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.4%356

$10K–$15K

0.7%176

$15K–$20K

0.6%148

$20K–$25K

0.6%148

$25K–$30K

1.6%400

$30K–$35K

1.3%329

$35K–$40K

1.5%373

$40K–$45K

1.4%343

$45K–$50K

1.7%438

$50K–$60K

4.5%1,125

$60K–$75K

6.4%1,607

$75K–$100K

9.1%2,291

$100K–$125K

13.3%3,346

$125K–$150K

8.5%2,145

$150K–$200K

16.8%4,244

$200K+

30.8%7,766

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

197

Avg. Tenant Renti

$444/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing8 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers69 homes94% occupied$444/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $144,135/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $43K/yr

92%

Very low income$43K–$72K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

88% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

69% of subsidized households are minority

23% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

28% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

14,30620.3%

By Region

Top Countries

India

6,442

China

949

Mexico

565

Korea

498

Canada

441

United Kingdom

233

Germany

120

Philippines

115

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

36,394

Avg. Commutei

25.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

36,595

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,370(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.5%Insured

3.5%Uninsured