Cape May city is located in Cape May County New Jersey. Cape May city has a 2024 population of 2,737. Cape May city is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -0.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,764 in 2020.
The average household income in Cape May city is $125,833 with a poverty rate of 7.48%. The median age in Cape May city is 54.4 years: 37.6 years for males, and 61.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cape May city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,476 | 88.78% |
| Two or more races | 169 | 6.06% |
| Black or African American | 104 | 3.73% |
| Other race | 39 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,369 | 1.9 | 63 | 37 |
| Married | 615 | 2.63 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Non Family | 598 | 1.1 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Female | 156 | 2.08 | 18.6 | 81.4 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.51
Average Family Size
1.9
Average Household Size
63.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 46 | 2.19% |
| Associates Degree | 204 | 9.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 624 | 29.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 428 | 20.34% |
| High School Graduate | 367 | 17.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 1.09% |
| Some College | 412 | 19.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,844 | 1,790 | 1,015 |
| 2+ Races | 125 | 125 | 27 |
| Hispanic | 113 | 98 | 3 |
| Black | 28 | 28 | 7 |
| Other Race | 14 | 9 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 55.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,071 | $75,714 | $59,118 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,500 | $0 | $131,250 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $21,908 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,824 | $48,293 | $44,812 |
| Some College | $43,395 | $42,448 | $43,682 |
$47,824
Average Earnings
$48,293
Average Male
$44,812
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.76% of Cape May city residents speak only English, while 8.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,108 | 188 | 8.92% |
| Black | 76 | 8 | 10.53% |
| Hispanic | 317 | 6 | 1.89% |
7.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.6%
Male Poverty Rate
5.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cape May city is Black, with 10.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cape May city is Hispanic, with 1.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 12.6% |
| High School | 10.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.58% |
| Female Employed | 5.54% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,784 | $179,273 |
| Households | $57,230 | $125,833 |
| Married Families | $92,557 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,620 | $56,381 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
55.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
79
Number of Veterans
79
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 42 |
| Korea | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 67 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79 | 3.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
43.8%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
18.47%
Born in Cape May city
94.05%
Native Born
5.95%
Foreign Born
2.04%
Non Citizen
3.91%
Naturalized
94.05% of Cape May city residents were born in the United States, with 18.47% having been born in New Jersey. 2.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,637 | -20 | -0.75% |
| 2028 | 2,657 | -20 | -0.75% |
| 2027 | 2,677 | -20 | -0.74% |
| 2026 | 2,697 | -20 | -0.74% |
| 2025 | 2,717 | -20 | -0.73% |
| 2024 | 2,737 | -20 | -0.73% |
| 2023 | 2,757 | -20 | -0.72% |
| 2022 | 2,777 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2,777 | 13 | 0.47% |
| 2020 | 2,764 | -658 | -19.23% |
| 2019 | 3,422 | -26 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 3,448 | -30 | -0.86% |
| 2017 | 3,478 | -13 | -0.37% |
| 2016 | 3,491 | -19 | -0.54% |
| 2015 | 3,510 | -20 | -0.57% |
| 2014 | 3,530 | -18 | -0.51% |
| 2013 | 3,548 | -27 | -0.76% |
| 2012 | 3,575 | -14 | -0.39% |
| 2011 | 3,589 | -24 | -0.66% |
| 2010 | 3,613 | 0 | 0% |