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Cape May Point

New Jersey · 291 residents · 0.295 sq mi
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Cape May Point has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $755,200. With a median age of 66.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 66.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
291
+21%since 2000
from 241 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
986 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 817 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
66.4
+3%since 2000
from 64.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1021572132683241990201020202024Cape May Point
2024138
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,313 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,269
−29%since 2000
from $52,689 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services18.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$755,200
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−61.6 ptssince 2000
from 97.0% in 2000
6.7% rent
Vacancy rate
80.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
14.7
+163%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(275)
Black2.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.5%(25)
Diversity Score
9
−17%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.3 min
−39%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.9%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
46.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
36.7%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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

Cape May Point, New Jersey has about 291 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cape May Point, New Jersey earns about $51,250 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 $755,200.

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

About 67.2% 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 9.4% of people in Cape May Point, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cape May Point, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Cape May Point, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 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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