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Cape May Court House

New Jersey · 5,573 residents · 8.657 sq mi
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Cape May Court House has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,835. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $248,900. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,573
+18%since 2000
from 4,704 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
644 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.4
+22%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Cape May Court House
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,835
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,902 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,492
+60%since 2000
from $21,541 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,900
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,240
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $713 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+62%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(4,486)
Black6.9%(382)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(370)
Asian2.1%(119)
Other4.4%(244)
Diversity Score43.4%(2,418)
Diversity Score
43
+29%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+22%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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 5,573 residents according to the 2020 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 $61,835 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 $248,900, and the typical rent is about $1,240 a month.

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

About 30.6% 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 13.3% 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 1,147 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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