West Cape May Borough, New Jersey
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1095 residents, 457 households, and 284 families in the borough. The population density was 923.5 people per square mile (356.57/kmē), giving it the 66th least densely populated borough among the New Jersey. There were 1004 housing units at an average density of 843.7 per square mile (325.75/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.16 persons, and the average family size was 2.8 persons. In the borough the population is diverse age-wise, with 19.6% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 24.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males. The median age of the borough's population was 46.3 years, The median age of males and females living in West Cape May Borough was 45.2 and 47.6 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the borough was 921 White, 159 Black or African American, 4 American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 5 from two or more races and 6 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the borough was $37500, it is the 61st poorest borough in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the borough was $47031, it is the 73rd poorest borough in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $25663, making it the 268th highest borough by per capita income in New Jersey. The median income was $21507, The median income for males was $27500, compared to $17313 for females.
In 2000, 205 pupils and students, of which 57.07% are male and 42.93% are female, 18.72% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 1.95% nursery or pri school, 4.39% kindergarten, 49.27% elementary school, 24.39% high school and 20% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1095 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1095 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1096 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1097 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1095 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1087 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1058 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1030 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1005 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 986 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 980 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Elementary school | 56 | 45 | 101 |
| High school | 27 | 23 | 50 |
| College or graduate school | 24 | 17 | 41 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cape May borough, New Jersey | $37500 | $47031 | $25663 |
| Cape May County, New Jersey | $41591 | $51402 | $24172 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |