West Cape May, New Jersey
West Cape May: Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States
About
West Cape May is a city located in the county of Cape May in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,024 and a population density of 333 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 991 inhabitants.
The city was created 140 years ago in 1884.
Quick Facts about West Cape May
| Population : | 991 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Cape May County |
| Area : | 3.07 km2 |
| Altitude : | 33 feet / 10 meters |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1884 (140 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:59:28 (4th November 2024) |
| Density : | 322 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Cape May is located at 38°56'19"N 74°56'31"W (38.9387200, -74.9418400).
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Official website of West Cape May
West Cape May has 1 neighbours.
- Cape May city in New Jersey
Demographics
According to census records, the population of West Cape May decreased by 3.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,024 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,013 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,012 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,007 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,001 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 998 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,001 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,005 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,003 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,001 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 991 | -1.01% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 21,018 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 21,715 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 21,291 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 21,720 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.1% |
| White only, percent : | 61.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 31.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 5.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 60.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,306 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.2% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 9,567 |
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 9,567 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 77.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $85,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,088 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $334 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $658 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,037 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.57 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 64.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 17.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.5% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 57,317 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 137,420 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,362 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $35,958 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,787 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 20.3% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 315 |
| 2019 total employment : | 3,392 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 122,131 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.2% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,316 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,300 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 687 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 488 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 445 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 810 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 129 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,103 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 37.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 578.10 |
Schools in West Cape May
College & universities near West Cape May, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130837 | Margaret H Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center | Lewes (DE) | 19958 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Cape May, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVR | Dover, Delaware | 716 South Governors Ave | BUS |
| ACY | Atlantic City Rail Terminal | 1 Atlantic City Expressway | OTHER |
| OCP | Ocean Pines, MD | 11011 Manklin Creek Road | BUS |
| ABN | Absecon | Shore Road and Ohio Ave | OTHER |
| OCM | Ocean City, MD | 12848 Ocean Gateway | BUS |
Post offices near West Cape May
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cape May Post Office | Cape May (NJ) | 08204 |
Other cities in Cape May County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cape May County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Middletown | 65,190 | Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Cedar Grove | 12,796 | Township in Essex County, New Jersey |
| Ocean City | 10,971 | City in New Jersey |
| Tabernacle | 6,782 | Township of New Jersey |
| Cape May Court House | 5,338 | Census-designated place in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey |
| Wildwood | 4,916 | City in New Jersey |
| North Wildwood | 3,739 | City in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States |
| Cape May | 3,404 | City in New Jersey |
| North Cape May | 3,226 | Census designated place |
| Wildwood Crest | 3,033 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| Woodbine | 2,410 | City in Camden County, Georgia, USA |
| Erma | 2,134 | Census designated place |
| Sea Isle City | 2,029 | City in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States |
| Avalon | 1,219 | Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Stone Harbor | 805 | Borough of New Jersey |
| West Wildwood | 540 | Borough of New Jersey, United States |
