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Monroe, NC vs Apex, NC

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- Apex is 0% more densely populated than Monroe.
- People are 31.5% more likely to be married in Apex.
- The Median Age is 0.4 years older in Apex.
 Monroe, NCApex, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock58,066329,725,481
 Female Population50.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
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 Population - 201032,984  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock20,212285,036,114
 Population - 199016,127  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock218.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now121.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,041.193.4
 Land Area29.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Monroe, NCApex, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock5.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Monroe, NCApex, NCUnited States
 White44.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock7.4%12.2%
 Asian1.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Monroe, NCApex, NCUnited States
 Married Population48.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock62.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock36.3%50.2%
 Never Married35.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.5%10.8%
 Widowed5.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.832.60
 Households11,398  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock15,52180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,479  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.5%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Monroe    5 Reviews
Matthew · Monroe, NC
You would be better off living in an active toilet
Over 5 years ago

Moved to Monroe approx 6 years ago. It has been one excuse after the other for the high incidence of assault and battery as well as property crime. The mayor and city  More

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Angela · Monroe, NC
Historical District in Monroe NC
Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Monroe since 2015. I have been welcomed by my neighbors and the community. Monroe is rapidly growning. The downtown area is family friendly and has added  More

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Lowell · Monroe, NC
Just a rural redneck Charlotte
Over 7 years ago

I’m so glad to be moving away from this little Charlotte wanna be Town run by rednecks! I’ve been here for 15 years and have been stopped by Sheriff’s about 8 times!  More

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Reviews for Apex    11 Reviews
Jules · Apex, NC
Be Careful what you wish for
Over 9 years ago

We moved here from western NY last year. It was hard to leave a solid school system, a house almost paid for, with a yard, and NO HOA. However, jobs were just not there  More

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Tracy · Apex, NC
My heart belongs to Apex
Over 11 years ago

My introduction to Apex, NC came in July 2009 I was on my way to Florida. On the third day, plans changed due to friend's vehicle malfunction. I stayed in Apex for 9  More

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Gina · Apex, NC
Quality of Life
Over 14 years ago

Apex has a small town atmosphere, but is convenient to the Research Triangle area of North  More

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