Cape May County, New Jersey
NJ · FIPS 34009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 94,941 | — | #650 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $91,128 | +21.3% | #280 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 51.8 years | +33.2% | #145 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $434,600 | +54.2% | #216 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,360 | +16.9% | #351 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | -30.7% | #515 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cape May County has a population of 94,941, making it the #650 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.8 years, which is 33.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cape May County is $91,128, ranking #280 out of 3,222 counties — 21.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.7% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
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The median home value in Cape May County is $434,600 (+54.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,360/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.3%.
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95.0% of residents in Cape May County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.
About Cape May County, New Jersey
Cape May County, New Jersey has a total population of 94,941, making it the 650th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cape May County is 51.8 years, which is 33.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cape May County is $91,128, which ranks #280 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.
The median home value in Cape May County is $434,600, 54.2% above the national median. Renters in Cape May County pay a median gross rent of $1,360 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cape May County, 39.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.3 min.
Cape May County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.4%).
All data for Cape May County, New Jersey comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.