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Cape May Court House

County:
Cape May County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
8.657
State:
New Jersey

Cape May Court House is a CDP located in Cape May County, New Jersey. Cape May Court House has a 2026 population of 5,384. It is also the county seat of Cape May County. Cape May Court House is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Cape May Court House is $74,464 with a poverty rate of 17.04%. The median age in Cape May Court House is 44.6 years: 38.7 years for males, and 45 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.1 males.

5.4K
Total Population
622
Density (mi²)
3 0.06%
Growth

Cape May Court House Population

Cape May Court House Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,38430.06%
20255,38130.06%

Median Age

Overall: 44.6 years
Female: 45 years
Male: 38.7 years

Cape May Court House Adults

There are 4,555 adults, (1,888 of whom are seniors) in Cape May Court House.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,041 (54%)
Male: 2,587 (46%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Cape May Court House includes 82.25% White, 7.29% Black or African American, 3.78% other race, 3.11% Asian, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,62982.25%
Black or African American4107.29%
Other race2133.78%
Two or more races2013.57%
Asian1753.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race2133.78%
Two or more races1602.84%
White390.69%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,59081.56%
Black or African American4107.29%
Asian1753.11%
Two or more races410.73%

Cape May Court House Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Cape May Court House 's average per capita income is $44,502. Household income levels show a median of $74,464. The poverty rate stands at 17.04%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$96,250-
Families$83,246$113,087
Households$74,464$96,871
Non Families$48,750$62,462

$44,502

Average Income

$74,464

Median Household Income

17.04%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)