CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 211
New Jersey · Cape May County · 5,628 residents · 8.657 sq mi
Notable rankings
#81lowest short commute in NJ20.3 min#251lowest low density in NJ650.11/sq mi#395highest high poverty in NJ17.0%#409highest rent burden in NJ62.4%TRACT SHAPE · Cape May County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 211 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,464. Population has grown 18% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $381,200. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,628
+18%since 2020
from 4,776 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
650 / sq mi
+18%since 2020
from 552 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
+5%since 2020
from 42.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,464
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,835 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,061
+22%since 2020
from $34,492 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
+4%since 2020
from 0.445 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.5%
Retail trade10.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
Finance & insurance2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
Other services1.9%
Public administration1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Construction0.8%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$381,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $248,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,429
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,240 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 67.6% in 2020
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+27%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(3,802)
Black6.6%(316)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(421)
Asian0.6%(28)
Other4.4%(209)
Diversity Score44%(2,103)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(4,590)
Black7.3%(410)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(412)
Asian3.1%(175)
Other0.7%(41)
Diversity Score40.4%(2,273)
Diversity Score
40
−8%since 2020
from 44 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.3 min
+10%since 2020
from 18.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 83.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Female
54.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Foreign born
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 85.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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 5,628 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 $74,464 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 $381,200, and the typical rent is about $1,429 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.3% 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 17.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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