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West Cape May

New Jersey · 1,010 residents · 1.173 sq mi
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West Cape May is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,708. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $546,600. With a median age of 60.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 116%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,010
−8%since 2000
from 1,095 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
861 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 934 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.1
+30%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8309059791K1K1990201020202024West Cape May
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,708
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,601
+74%since 2000
from $25,663 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$546,600
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,027
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $703 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
22.0% rent
Afford Score
7.0
+57%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(914)
Black14%(153)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.1%(373)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(877)
Black5%(51)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(44)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other11.9%(120)
Diversity Score43%(435)
Diversity Score
43
+26%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+34%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.7%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

West Cape May, New Jersey has about 1,010 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Cape May, New Jersey earns about $77,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Cape May, New Jersey expensive?

In West Cape May, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $546,600, and the typical rent is about $1,027 a month.

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

About 40.2% of adults age 25 and over in West Cape May, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 0.9% of people in West Cape May, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Cape May, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, West Cape May, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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