Cape May Court House is a CDP located in Cape May County New Jersey. Cape May Court House has a 2024 population of 5,594. Cape May Court House is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 17.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,776 in 2020.
The average household income in Cape May Court House is $91,258 with a poverty rate of 17.1%. The median age in Cape May Court House is 44.9 years: 42.3 years for males, and 48.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cape May Court House was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,534 | 81.59% |
| Two or more races | 356 | 6.41% |
| Other race | 278 | 5% |
| Black or African American | 264 | 4.75% |
| Asian | 125 | 2.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,586 | 2.07 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Married | 1,157 | 2.83 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Non Family | 939 | 1.19 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| Female | 368 | 2.06 | 21.7 | 78.3 |
| Male | 122 | 1.64 | 18 | 82 |
2.56
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
63.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 220 | 5.45% |
| Associates Degree | 331 | 8.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 721 | 17.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 439 | 10.88% |
| High School Graduate | 1,203 | 29.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 133 | 3.3% |
| Some College | 988 | 24.49% |
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 | 3,333 | 3,132 | 940 |
| Hispanic | 378 | 280 | 73 |
| Black | 199 | 145 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 168 | 168 | 25 |
| Other Race | 155 | 57 | 0 |
| Asian | 125 | 125 | 125 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,137 | $46,784 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $112,870 | $138,793 | $73,750 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $46,435 | $2,499 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,791 | $48,911 | $41,191 |
| Some College | $46,351 | $56,838 | $45,440 |
$45,791
Average Earnings
$48,911
Average Male
$41,191
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.97% of Cape May Court House residents speak only English, while 13.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,195 | 602 | 14.35% |
| Hispanic | 749 | 266 | 35.51% |
| Multiple | 346 | 252 | 72.83% |
| Black | 248 | 44 | 17.74% |
| Other | 278 | 14 | 5.04% |
17.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.61%
Male Poverty Rate
14.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cape May Court House is Multiple, with 72.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cape May Court House is Other, with 5.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 33.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.11% |
| Some College | 9.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 16.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.33% |
| Female Employed | 4.49% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,443 | $108,532 |
| Households | $66,422 | $91,258 |
| Married Families | $127,014 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,802 | $58,126 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.0%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
308
Number of Veterans
274
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 134 |
| First Gulf War | 54 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| Korea | 33 |
| World War II | 24 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 132 |
| 65 to 74 | 88 |
| 55 to 64 | 71 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 282 | 7.51% |
| Black | 26 | 10.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
56.79%
Born in Cape May Court House
95.27%
Native Born
4.73%
Foreign Born
1.46%
Non Citizen
3.28%
Naturalized
95.27% of Cape May Court House residents were born in the United States, with 56.79% having been born in New Jersey. 1.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,594 | 19 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 5,575 | 18 | 0.32% |
| 2022 | 5,557 | 434 | 8.47% |
| 2021 | 5,123 | 347 | 7.27% |
| 2020 | 4,776 | 159 | 3.44% |
| 2019 | 4,617 | -170 | -3.55% |
| 2018 | 4,787 | -322 | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 5,109 | -383 | -6.97% |
| 2016 | 5,492 | 20 | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 5,472 | -192 | -3.39% |
| 2014 | 5,664 | 574 | 11.28% |
| 2013 | 5,090 | 126 | 2.54% |
| 2012 | 4,964 | 48 | 0.98% |
| 2011 | 4,916 | -422 | -7.91% |
| 2010 | 5,338 | 0 | 0% |