Cape May Point, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 138, Cape May Point's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Cape May Point is a small community located in New Jersey, within Cape May County. The total population is 138. It ranks as the 673rd most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cape May Point is 70.8 years. This is 77% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 44.9% 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 Point is $86,125. This is 17% lower than the state median of $103,556. It is also 7% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.0%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Cape May Point, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $1,050,000. Housing costs are 131% higher than the state median of $454,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 12.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 97.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 53% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cape May Point is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (81.9% vs 50.9%). The Asian population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 10.1%.

Education

49.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% higher 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 97.8%. Notably, 31.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cape May Point, 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.