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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Cape May

New Jersey · 3,618 residents · 2.006 sq mi
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North Cape May has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,071. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $93,100. With a median age of 41.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,618
+1%since 1990
from 3,585 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,804 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,787 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.7
+6%since 1990
from 39.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024North Cape May
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,071
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,234 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,420
+55%since 1990
from $11,884 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.1%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$93,100
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $83,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$647
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $606 in 1990
US average: $602
77.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.6% in 1990
22.6% rent
2.5
−24%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(3,478)
Black1.3%(48)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score11.1%(398)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(3,377)
Black2.7%(99)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(78)
Asian0.5%(17)
Diversity Score13.1%(472)
13
+18%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.8%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 65.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
−21%since 1990
from 20.3 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 North Cape May, New Jersey?

North Cape May, New Jersey has about 3,618 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in North Cape May, New Jersey earns about $37,071 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 $93,100, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

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

About 12.1% 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 4.1% of people in North Cape May, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Cape May, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, North Cape May, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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