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Cape May Court House

New Jersey · 5,338 residents · 8.657 sq mi
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Cape May Court House has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,773. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $301,300. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,338
+13%since 2000
from 4,704 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
617 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.1
+14%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Cape May Court House
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,773
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,902 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,865
+48%since 2000
from $21,541 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.6%
US avg: 7%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$301,300
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,140
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $713 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−29.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
53.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+114%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(3,923)
Black10.8%(508)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(74)
Asian2.7%(127)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.7%(1,586)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(4,457)
Black9%(480)
Hispanic / Latino3%(162)
Asian2.3%(125)
Other2.8%(148)
Diversity Score37.7%(2,011)
Diversity Score
38
+12%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.0%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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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 5,338 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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 $56,773 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 $301,300, and the typical rent is about $1,140 a month.

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

About 28.0% 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 3.0% 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 912 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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