CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 217.02
New Jersey · Cape May County · 2,579 residents · 9.59 sq mi
Notable rankings
#61lowest short commute in NJ20.0 min#62highest old in NJ#1757 US60.2 yrs#117lowest low density in NJ268.93/sq mi#302lowest low poverty in NJ2.4%TRACT SHAPE · Cape May County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 217.02 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,122. Population has grown 17% since 2020. Median home value is $460,600. With a median age of 60.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
2,579
+17%since 2020
from 2,209 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
269 / sq mi
+17%since 2020
from 230 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
60.2
+15%since 2020
from 52.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$107,122
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,188 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,345
+26%since 2020
from $39,924 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
−16%since 2020
from 0.397 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.2%
Wholesale trade8%
Retail trade4.4%
Information4.4%
Public administration4.3%
Finance & insurance4.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$460,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $312,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,636
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,154 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
12.8% rent
Vacancy rate
57.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.7%
−26.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
−1%since 2020
from 4.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(1,862)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.2%(48)
Other13.5%(298)
Diversity Score33.9%(748)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(2,236)
Black0.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(32)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other11.1%(287)
Diversity Score29.5%(760)
Diversity Score
29
−13%since 2020
from 34 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.0 min
+6%since 2020
from 18.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Female
51.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Foreign born
1.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% 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 2,579 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 $107,122 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 $460,600, and the typical rent is about $1,636 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.5% 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 2.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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