Cape May Court House, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Cape May Court House is a small city located in New Jersey, within Cape May County. The total population is 5,628. It ranks as the 276th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cape May Court House is 44.6 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 14.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cape May Court House is $74,464. This is 28% lower than the state median of $103,556. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.0%. This is 75% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. The unemployment rate is 7.7%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $381,200. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $454,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cape May Court House is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (81.6% vs 50.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (7.3%) is well below the state average of 22.5%. The Asian population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 10.1%.

Education

30.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cape May Court House, New Jersey is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Jersey state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.