CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 208
New Jersey · Cape May County · 2,000 residents · 2.204 sq mi
Notable rankings
#27highest old in NJ#668 US66.1 yrs#46highest home value in NJ$1,087,300#193highest per-capita income in NJ$88,974#305lowest low rent in NJ$1,325TRACT SHAPE · Cape May County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 208 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,359. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $1,087,300. With a median age of 66.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,000
−6%since 2020
from 2,122 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
907 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 963 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
66.1
+2%since 2020
from 65.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$108,359
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $76,875 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$88,974
+51%since 2020
from $58,762 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+16.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
+6%since 2020
from 0.468 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15%
Public administration8.2%
Retail trade6.5%
Information6.5%
Finance & insurance5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,087,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $732,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 93.1% in 2020
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
83.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.0
+5%since 2020
from 9.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,084)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(16)
Asian0.8%(17)
Other0.2%(5)
Diversity Score4.4%(94)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,929)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(34)
Diversity Score8.6%(173)
Diversity Score
9
+95%since 2020
from 4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
48.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 98.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.5 min
+6%since 2020
from 27.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 71.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Female
50.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 96.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,000 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $108,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $1,087,300.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 48.7% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 5.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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