West Cape May, NJ Demographics

The total population of West Cape May is estimated to be 927 with 461 males (49.73%) and 466 females (50.27%). There are 5 more females than males in West Cape May.
The median household income in West Cape May was $87,579 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 475(0.54%) from $88,054 in 2020. This income is 117.39% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, West Cape May sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $146,464. Overall, the median household income for the borough of West Cape May stands at $87,579.
In West Cape May, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $51,820 for males and $29,050 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $63,804 for males and $76,564 for females.
In West Cape May, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $83,095, while Black or African American households have a median household income of $42,054.
In 2022, the population of West Cape May was 1,010, a 0.20% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, West Cape May's population was 1,008, an increase of 0.20% compared to a population of 1,006 in 2020.
The median age in West Cape May, NJ is 58.2, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 17.90% were under the age of 15, 8.75% aged 15 to 29, 37.56% aged 30 to 64, 32.84% aged 65 to 84, and 2.95% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of West Cape May population: 76.79% are White, 4.23% are Black or African American, 2.65% are Asian, 6.39% are some other race and 9.93% are multiracial.