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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

4,704
+6%since 1990
from 4,426 in 1990
1990 – 2024
543 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 511 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.2
+9%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Cape May Court House
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

$121,300
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $110,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$713
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $578 in 1990
US average: $602
80.5%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 81.2% in 1990
19.5% rent
2.5
−22%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(3,773)
Black11.5%(509)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(33)
Asian3%(132)
Diversity Score33.8%(1,494)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(3,923)
Black10.8%(508)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(74)
Asian2.7%(127)
Diversity Score33.7%(1,586)
34
Unchangedsince 1990
from 34 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
6.5%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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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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