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West Cape May

County:
Cape May County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.173
State:
New Jersey

West Cape May is a borough located in Cape May County, New Jersey. West Cape May has a 2026 population of 989. West Cape May is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually and its population has decreased by -1.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,007 in 2020.

The median household income in West Cape May is $91,250 with a poverty rate of 5.44%. The median age in West Cape May is 60.2 years: 57 years for males, and 63 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.4 males.

989
Total Population
843
Density (mi²)
-3 -0.3%
Growth

West Cape May Population

West Cape May Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026989-3-0.3%
2025992-3-0.3%
2024995-8-0.8%
20231,003-7-0.69%
20221,01020.2%
20211,00810.1%
20201,007-2-0.2%
20191,002-1-0.1%
20181,003-2-0.2%
20171,00530.3%
20161,00230.3%
2015999-3-0.3%
20141,002-5-0.5%
20131,007-6-0.59%
20121,01300%
20111,013-11-1.07%
20101,011-1-0.1%

Median Age

Overall: 60.2 years
Female: 63 years
Male: 57 years

West Cape May Adults

There are 850 adults, (412 of whom are seniors) in West Cape May.

Sex Ratio

Female: 507 (50.1%)
Male: 504 (49.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Cape May includes 87.34% White, 8.9% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White88387.34%
Other race908.9%
Black or African American282.77%
Two or more races60.59%
Asian40.4%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race908.9%
White40.4%
Two or more races40.4%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White87986.94%
Black or African American282.77%
Asian40.4%
Two or more races20.2%

West Cape May Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Cape May 's average per capita income is $64,306. Household income levels show a median of $91,250. The poverty rate stands at 5.44%.

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$133,036-
Families$130,625$161,446
Households$91,250$126,224
Non Families$43,281$65,617

$64,306

Average Income

$91,250

Median Household Income

5.44%

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)