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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Cape May Point

New Jersey · 241 residents · 0.295 sq mi
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Cape May Point has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $209,300. With a median age of 63.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 43% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 63.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

241
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 241 in 2000
1990 – 2025
817 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 817 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
63.3
−1%vs 2000
vs 64.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1021572132683241990201020202024Cape May Point
2024138
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,125
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,313 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,753
−68%vs 2000
vs $52,689 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.1%
+7.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$209,300
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $310,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$433
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $850 in 2000
US average: $450
81.7%
−15.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.0% in 2000
18.3% rent
9.1
+61%vs 2000
vs 5.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(225)
Black2.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(25)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(239)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score4.1%(10)
4
−61%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.9%
−22.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.5%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
16.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.6 min
+74%vs 2000
vs 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Cape May Point, New Jersey?

Cape May Point, New Jersey has about 241 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Cape May Point, New Jersey earns about $23,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cape May Point, New Jersey expensive?

In Cape May Point, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $209,300, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Cape May Point, New Jersey?

About 32.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cape May Point, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 9.1% of people in Cape May Point, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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