Cape May City, New Jersey
As of the census of 2000, there were 4034 people, 457 households, and 284 families residing in the city. The population density was 1623.7 people per square mile (626.91/kmē), making it the 129th least densely populated city in New Jersey. There were 4064 housing units at an average density of 1638.7 per square mile (632.71/kmē). The average household size was 2.02 persons, and the average family size was 2.69 persons. In the Cape May City, 16.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 11.5% were 18 to 24, 19.8% were 25 to 44, 23.9% were 45 to 64, and 28.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males. The median age of the city's population was 47.4 years, The median age of males and females living in Cape May City was 39.8 and 52.9 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 3684 White, 212 Black or African American, 8 American Indian, 16 Asian, 2 Native Hawaiian, 61 from two or more races and 51 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $33462, it is the 37th lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The median income for a family in the city was $46250, it is the 67th lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The per capita income for the city was $29902, it is the 178th wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income was $20154, Median income for males is $22404, compared with $15642 for females.
In 2000, 684 pupils and students, of which 370 are male and 314 are female, 16.96% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 59 nursery or pri school, 11 kindergarten, 326 elementary school, 147 high school and 141 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4034 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4034 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4028 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3988 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3928 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3909 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3825 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3735 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3803 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3725 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3686 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 11 | |
| Elementary school | 153 | 173 | 326 |
| High school | 94 | 53 | 147 |
| College or graduate school | 81 | 60 | 141 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape May city, New Jersey | $33462 | $46250 | $29902 |
| Cape May County, New Jersey | $41591 | $51402 | $24172 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |