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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cape May Point

New Jersey · 241 residents · 0.295 sq mi
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Cape May Point is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $55,313. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $310,000. With a median age of 64.2, 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 64.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

241
Unchangedsince 1990
from 241 in 1990
1990 – 2025
817 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 817 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
64.2
+1%since 1990
from 63.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1021572132683241990201020202024Cape May Point
2024138
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,313
+82%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,125 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$52,689
+215%since 1990
from $16,753 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.7%
−7.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$310,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $209,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$850
+49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $433 in 1990
US average: $602
97.0%
+15.3 ptssince 1990
from 81.7% in 1990
3.0% rent
5.6
−38%since 1990
from 9.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(239)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(225)
Black2.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0.4%(1)
Diversity Score10.3%(25)
10
+154%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

54.9%
+22.0 ptssince 1990
from 32.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.6%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 84.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
−43%since 1990
from 32.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Cape May Point, New Jersey earns about $55,313 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 $310,000, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

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

About 54.9% 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 1.7% 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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