Population growth in Apex and Wake County
Apex's estimated population was 75,977 on July 1, 2024, up from 64,324 at the April 2020 census base, an 18.1% increase, according to U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates. Of those 75,977 residents, 75,946 live in Wake County. Wake County's estimated population was 1,232,444 on July 1, 2024, up from 1,129,352 at the April 2020 census base, a 9.1% increase, the same Census Bureau estimates show.
Age of Wake County's population
The Census Bureau estimates that 168,564 of Wake County's 1,232,444 residents were 65 or older on July 1, 2024, which is 13.7% of the county's population. Wake County's median age was 37.6 on July 1, 2024, according to the same Census Bureau estimates.
Local facts on this page come from public sources including U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates and U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 county population estimates by age, listed below. Checked against those sources. Last updated October 2026.
Estate Planning Cases in Apex, NC
As one of the fastest-growing suburbs in the Research Triangle, Apex families often have complex estate planning needs involving real estate, retirement accounts, and business interests. Local attorneys understand how North Carolina's intestacy laws, inheritance taxes, and probate requirements specifically impact Apex residents. The proximity to Raleigh's business district means many clients need sophisticated planning for stock options, 401(k) rollovers, and other professional assets.
Common Estate Planning Matters Near Apex
Estate planning attorneys help individuals and families plan for the future through wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate administration. We match you with estate planning attorneys as they join our network.
Why Hire a Local Estate Planning Attorney in Apex?
They're also familiar with local banks, financial institutions, and business practices common in the Research Triangle area.
North Carolina Estate Planning Laws & Deadlines
North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 31 governs wills and estate planning, requiring specific formalities for valid will execution including two witnesses. See our North Carolina estate planning page for more.