Cape May Point, New Jersey
Cape May Point: borough in Cape May County, New Jersey
About
Cape May Point 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 291 and a population density of 924 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 272 inhabitants.
The city was created 148 years ago in 1878.
Quick Facts about Cape May Point
| Population | 272 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Cape May County |
| Postal code | 08212 |
| Area | 0.32 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.9373,-74.9693 |
| Altitude | 23 feet / 7 meters |
| Establishment | April 19, 1878 (148 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 06:54:00 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 863 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.99% (2010-2020) |
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Geography
Cape May Point is located at 38°56'14"N 74°58'10"W (38.9373300, -74.9693400).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Cape May Point decreased by 6.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 291 | - | census |
| 2011 | 289 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 287 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 282 | -1.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 281 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 280 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 279 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 278 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 276 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 275 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 272 | -1.1% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 170,872 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 160,129 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 6.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 168,808 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 160,099 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.7% |
| White only, percent : | 70.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 25.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 65.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 13,195 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.5% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 78,520 |
Cape May Point zip code is 08212.
County name: Cape May, County
fips: 34009
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 78,520 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $147,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,132 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $363 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $819 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 1,145 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 67,598 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.45 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.2% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 519,798 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,639,337 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,749,453 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,745 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $51,399 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,396 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.5% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 2,844 |
| 2019 total employment : | 50,104 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 2,453,419 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 4.9% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 11,212 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 12,138 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,598 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,430 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,491 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 9,200 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,750 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 9,711 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 149.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1,071.03 |
People born in Cape May Point (1)
American author and screenwriter Mary O'Hara was born in Cape May Point
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Cape May Point, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130837 | Margaret H Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center | Lewes (DE) | 19958 |
Nearby Transit Stations (20)
Rail and bus stations connected to Cape May Point, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVR | Dover, Delaware | 716 South Governors Ave | BUS |
| OCP | Ocean Pines, MD | 11011 Manklin Creek Road | BUS |
| ACY | Atlantic City Rail Terminal | 1 Atlantic City Expressway | OTHER |
| ABN | Absecon | Shore Road and Ohio Ave | OTHER |
| OCM | Ocean City, MD | 12848 Ocean Gateway | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Cape May Point.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cape May Poin Post Office | Cape May Point (NJ) | 08212 |
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 |
| West Cape May | 991 | Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States |
| Stone Harbor | 805 | Borough of New Jersey |