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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cape May Court House

New Jersey · 4,704 residents · 8.657 sq mi
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Cape May Court House is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,902. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $121,300. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,704
+6%since 1990
from 4,426 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
41.2
+9%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Cape May Court House
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.7%(268)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.4%(301)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.5%(355)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.3%(297)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244.1%(195)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.8%(462)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4416%(753)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.3%(627)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6410.9%(514)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 749.2%(432)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.8%(322)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over3.8%(178)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,902
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,894 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,541
+37%since 1990
from $15,770 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.0%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,300
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $110,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $578 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.5%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 81.2% in 1990
19.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(3,773)
Black11.5%(509)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(33)
Asian3%(132)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(3,923)
Black10.8%(508)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(74)
Asian2.7%(127)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Costa Rican2.7%(154)
Mexican2.4%(136)
Puerto Rican2.1%(116)
Asian origin
Filipino1.2%(69)
Chinese1.1%(63)
Asian Indian0.4%(25)
Ancestry
Irish20.3%(1,140)
English15.9%(895)
German14.7%(828)
Italian9.1%(511)
American5.7%(323)
Polish4.5%(251)
French2.8%(158)
Norwegian1.7%(94)
Scottish1.3%(74)
Ukrainian1.2%(68)
Swedish0.7%(40)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Greek0.7%(39)
British0.6%(31)
Austrian0.5%(29)
Dutch0.5%(27)
Russian0.3%(19)
Danish0.2%(13)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 20.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.4%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+4%since 1990
from 14.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26%(448)
Married63.6%(1,097)
Widowed4%(69)
Divorced6.5%(112)
Women 15+
Never married21.7%(447)
Married49%(1,009)
Widowed17.3%(357)
Divorced11.9%(246)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cape May Court House, New Jersey?

Cape May Court House, New Jersey has about 4,704 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cape May Court House, New Jersey?

The typical household in Cape May Court House, New Jersey earns about $48,902 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cape May Court House, New Jersey expensive?

In Cape May Court House, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $121,300, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Cape May Court House, New Jersey?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cape May Court House, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cape May Court House, New Jersey?

About 7.0% of people in Cape May Court House, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cape May Court House, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Cape May Court House, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 278 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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