Cape May County, New Jersey
Cape May County: county in New Jersey, United States
About
Cape May County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 census, the population was 97,265 and a population density of 61 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 91,546 inhabitants. Its county seat is Middle Township. The county was created 341 years ago in 1684.
County Snapshot
Cape May County at a glance
Cape May County currently has 18 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
18
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
New Jersey counties
21
Open related pagesLargest city
MiddletownPopulation 65,190
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Cape May County
| Population | 91,546 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| Area | 1607 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 59.47% |
| Land as percent of area | 40.53% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.0851,-74.8500 |
| Named for | Cornelius Jacobsen May |
| Altitude | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Capital | Middle Township |
| Establishment | January 01, 1685 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 18:28:46 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 57 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.25% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Cape May County is located at 39°5'6"N 74°50'60"W (39.0851300, -74.8499800). It has 2 neighbors: Atlantic County and Cumberland County.
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The largest city of Cape May County is Ocean City with a population of 10,971. Other cities include, Wildwood population 4,916, North Wildwood population 3,739, Cape May population 3,404 and Wildwood Crest population 3,033. See all Cape May County cities & populated places.
Cape May County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cape May County.
| 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 |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Cape May County
Official Website- Cape May Court House
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cape May County decreased by 6.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97,265 | - | census |
| 2011 | 96,494 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 96,228 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 95,498 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 94,907 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 94,160 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 93,655 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 93,129 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 92,446 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 92,039 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 91,546 | -0.54% | estimation process |
People born in Cape May County (6)
People born in Cape May County, including swimmer Bill Pilczuk, soldier, born 1812 William Thompson, editor John Phillips Downs, .
More notable people
- Thomas Cannuli (American poker player) he was born in 09/06/1992
- Emma B. Alrich (American journalist, author, educator) she was born in 04/04/1845
- Noah Granigan (American cyclist) he was born in 18/01/1996
New Jersey Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset | 965,424 | This large community in Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated at an elevation of 92 feet. |
| Bergen County | 930,394 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Middlesex County | 822,736 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Essex County | 800,501 | County in New York, United States |
| Hudson County | 671,666 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Monmouth County | 618,381 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Ocean County | 614,237 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Union County | 555,394 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Camden County | 506,809 | County in Missouri, United States |
| Passaic County | 500,382 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Morris County | 491,087 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Burlington County | 446,596 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Mercer County | 367,239 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Somerset County | 329,331 | County in Maine, United States |
| Gloucester County | 293,245 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Newark | 282,520 | The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area. |