Cape May County, New Jersey

Total Population: 95,236

County Seat: Cape May

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Median Home Value

$395,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$88,046

Across all households

Median Age

51.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

37.4%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)84.4%
Hispanic or Latino8.1%
Two or More Races3.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

17.3%

65 Years and Over

28.6%

Male

48.5%

Female

51.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.2%

No Health Insurance

5.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

37.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$88,046

Mean Household Income

$119,743

Per Capita Income

$54,325

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

7.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$395,000

Median Rent

$1,345/mo

Total Housing Units

99,625

Owner-Occupied

79.3%

Renter-Occupied

20.7%

Vacancy Rate

55.5%

Married Couple Households

51.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.6%

Average Household Size

2.11

Broadband Internet Access

91.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 34009.