Cape May, NJ Population

The population of Cape May is 2,922, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
2,922
Total Population
37.1
Median age
42.51%
Female population %
135.3:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
25-29 years
Largest age group
63.7
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
674
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

Cape May's population is young compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in Cape May is 37.1, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • Cape May's population under 18 was 14.89%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Cape May's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 26.01% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in Cape May, 12.90% were under the age of 15, 31.66% aged 15 to 29, 29.43% aged 30 to 64, 23.68% aged 65 to 84, and 2.33% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows Cape May's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Cape May, NJ population by age group. The largest age group was 25-29 years with a poulation of 406 (13.89% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 438 less females than males in Cape May:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 42.51% females and 57.49% males in Cape May, NJ.
  • The Cape May, NJ gender ratio is 135.3:100 i.e. 135.3 men to 100 women (1.353).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 20-24 years with a population of 274.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 25-29 years with a population of 197.
The grouped bar chart shows Cape May, NJ population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 20-24 years (274) | Female # 25-29 years (197). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

Cape May's population has become increasingly diverse:

  • Racial distribution of Cape May population: 81.35% are White, 3.52% are Black or African American, 0.21% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 10.20% are some other race and 4.72% are multiracial.
  • Cape May's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the city.
  • By ethnicity, 674 is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,248 (76.93% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in Cape May is White with a population of 2,377 (81.35% of the total population).
The bar chart shows Cape May, NJ population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
Cape May, NJ population by race. The largest racial group in Cape May is White with a population of 2,377 (81.35% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

Cape May's population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline:

  • The peak population was 4,039 in the year 2000
  • From 2000 to 2010, Cape May's population decreased by 426 (10.55%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, Cape May's population decreased by 851 (23.55%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, Cape May's population was lowest in year 2020 at 2,762.
The graph shows Cape May's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Cape May's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 2,778. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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