| Apex, North Carolina | |||
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| The historic downtown district of Apex | |||
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| Nickname(s): Peak City | |||
| Motto: "The Peak of Good Living" | |||
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Apex, North Carolina
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | North Carolina | ||
| County | Wake | ||
| Incorporated | 1873 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Keith H. Weatherly | ||
| • Mayor Pro Tem | Bryan M. Gossage | ||
| • Town Manager | Bruce Radford | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 10.6 sq mi (27.4 km2) | ||
| • Land | 10.5 sq mi (27.3 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) | ||
| Population (2007) | |||
| • Total | 37,476 | ||
| • Density | 1,918.2/sq mi (740.6/km2) | ||
| Demonym | Apexian or Apexer (pronounced Apecker) | ||
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) | ||
| ZIP codes | 27502, 27523, 27539 | ||
| Area code(s) | 919 | ||
| FIPS code | 37-01520[1] | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1018834[2] | ||
| Website | www.apexnc.org | ||
Apex is a town in Wake County, North Carolina and a suburb of Raleigh. The population was 37,476 according to the 2010 census.[3][4]
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Apex is located at (35.731952, -78.852878).[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 10.6 square miles (27 km2), of which, 10.5 square miles (27 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (0.57%) is water.
Neighboring towns include Raleigh to the east, Cary to the north and northeast, and Holly Springs to the south.
The town of Apex was incorporated in 1873, named for its location as the highest point on a portion of the Chatham Railroad which ultimately extends between Richmond, Virginia and Jacksonville, Florida.[6] Apex grew slowly through the succeeding decades, despite several devastating fires, including a June 12, 1911 conflagration which destroyed most of the downtown business district.[7] The town center was rebuilt and stands to this day, now one of the most intact railroad towns in the state. At the heart of town stands the Apex Union Depot, originally a passenger station for the Seaboard Air Line Railroad and later home to the locally-supported Apex Community Library. The depot now houses the Apex Chamber of Commerce.
Apex suffered mild setbacks during the Depression-era, but growth began again in earnest in the 1950s. The town's proximity to North Carolina's Research Triangle Park spurred additional residential development, yet the town managed to preserve its small-town character. During the 1990s, the town's population quadrupled to over 20,000, placing new demands upon Apex' infrastructure.
Apex has continued to grow in recent years. A sizable shopping center was built at the intersection of Highway 55 and US 64, and several new neighborhoods have been built as the town grows toward the west.[8]
In October 2006, a chemical fire in an Apex waste processing facility generated worldwide headlines when much of the town was temporarily evacuated.[9] There were few serious injuries, and residents were soon able to return home.[10]
In July 2009, CNN/Money magazine ranked Apex #44th [1] on its list of the nation's top places to live.[11]
Apex's Council-Manager form of government comprises a mayor and five council members (one of whom serves as Mayor pro tem) who are each elected at-large in staggered four-year terms. The town's attorney and manager serve at the pleasure of the council. All other staff report to the town manager and manage the town's day-to-day business.
The town's mayor is Keith Weatherly (5th term); he was first elected to the post in 1995 after serving two years on the council. Gene Schulze (3rd term) is Apex's Mayor Pro Tem. Council members are: Bill Jensen (4th term), Lance Olive (1st term), Terry Rowe (1st term) and Scott Lassiter (1st term) .[12]
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 228 | — |
| 1890 | 269 | +18.0% |
| 1900 | 349 | +29.7% |
| 1910 | 681 | +95.1% |
| 1920 | 926 | +36.0% |
| 1930 | 863 | −6.8% |
| 1940 | 977 | +13.2% |
| 1950 | 1,065 | +9.0% |
| 1960 | 1,368 | +28.5% |
| 1970 | 2,192 | +60.2% |
| 1980 | 2,847 | +29.9% |
| 1990 | 4,968 | +74.5% |
| 2000 | 20,212 | +306.8% |
| 2010 | 37,476 | +85.4% |
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 20,212 people, 7,397 households, and 5,584 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,918.2 people per square mile (740.4/km2). There were 8,028 housing units at an average density of 761.9 per square mile (294.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 85.06% White, 7.55% African American, 0.29% Native American, 4.27% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.11% from other races, and 1.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.21% of the population. People from Apex or current residents of Apex are referred to as Apexians or Apexers.
There were 7,397 households out of which 46.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.16.
In the town the population was spread out with 30.8% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 44.8% from 25 to 44, 15.0% from 45 to 64, and 4.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $71,052, and the median income for a family was $78,689 (these figures had risen to $81,545 and $91,326 respectively as of a 2007 estimate[13]). Males had a median income of $55,587 versus $37,057 for females. The per capita income for the town was $28,727. About 1.2% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.2% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.
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