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North Cape May

New Jersey · 4,007 residents · 2.006 sq mi
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North Cape May has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,139. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $239,200. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,007
+11%since 2000
from 3,618 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,998 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,804 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.0
+32%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024North Cape May
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,139
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,071 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,289
+75%since 2000
from $18,420 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,200
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,217
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $647 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
19.6% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+58%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(3,545)
Black2%(82)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(208)
Asian0.9%(35)
Other0.5%(20)
Diversity Score20.8%(833)
Diversity Score
21
+59%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+12%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

North Cape May, New Jersey has about 4,007 residents according to the 2020 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 $60,139 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 $239,200, and the typical rent is about $1,217 a month.

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

About 24.4% 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.

Has North Cape May, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, North Cape May, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 422 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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