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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

North Cape May

New Jersey · 3,585 residents · 2.006 sq mi
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North Cape May has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,234. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $83,100. With a median age of 39.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 38% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,585
−1%vs 2000
vs 3,618 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,787 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,804 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.2
−6%vs 2000
vs 41.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024North Cape May
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,234
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,071 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,884
−35%vs 2000
vs $18,420 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.6%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$83,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $93,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$606
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $647 in 2000
US average: $450
76.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.4% in 2000
23.4% rent
3.3
+31%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(3,377)
Black2.7%(99)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(78)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.1%(472)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(3,478)
Black1.3%(48)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(59)
Diversity Score11.1%(398)
11
−15%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.2%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.3%
−8.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

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

North Cape May, New Jersey has about 3,585 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in North Cape May, New Jersey earns about $25,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Cape May, New Jersey expensive?

In North Cape May, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $83,100, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

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

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in North Cape May, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.6% of people in North Cape May, 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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