Cape May County, New Jersey
Cape May County is home to 94,941 people. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the New Jersey rate (9.7%). The median household income is $91,128.
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| Measure | Value | New Jersey | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 94,941 | 9,343,809 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $91,128 | $103,556 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 8.7% | 9.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 10.9% | 13.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.0% | 7.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.0% | 43.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $434,600 | $454,400 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,360 | $1,720 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 55.0% | 51.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 4.6% | 23.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 51.8 years | 40.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.