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North Cape May

New Jersey · 3,226 residents · 2.006 sq mi
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North Cape May has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,280. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $270,400. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 129%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

3,226
−11%since 2000
from 3,618 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,608 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,804 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
47.6
+14%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024North Cape May
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,280
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,071 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$26,825
+46%since 2000
from $18,420 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
15.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$270,400
+129%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$1,051
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $647 in 2000
US average: $853
47.4%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
25.2% rent
33.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
31.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
46.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
5.0
+98%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(2,949)
Black2.6%(85)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(118)
Asian0.6%(18)
Other0.7%(21)
Diversity Score18%(580)
18
+38%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
5.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.4 min
+27%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
80.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
17.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
2.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
7.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

21.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
21.1%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

49.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
50.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
6.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
13.1%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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

North Cape May, New Jersey has about 3,226 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Cape May, New Jersey earns about $54,280 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 $270,400, and the typical rent is about $1,051 a month.

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

About 14.8% 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 15.5% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 359 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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