North Cape May, New Jersey

North Cape May, New Jersey
North Cape May, New Jersey
—  CDP  —
North Cape May shoreline, October 2009
Map of North Cape May CDP in Cape May County
Coordinates: 38°58′47″N 74°57′6″W / 38.97972°N 74.95167°W / 38.97972; -74.95167Coordinates: 38°58′47″N 74°57′6″W / 38.97972°N 74.95167°W / 38.97972; -74.95167
Country United States
State New Jersey
County Cape May
Area
 – Total 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km2)
 – Land 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km2)
 – Water 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation 16 ft (5 m)
Population (2000)
 – Total 3,618
 – Density 2,583.4/sq mi (997.4/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 – Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 08204
Area code(s) 609
FIPS code 34-52650[1]
GNIS feature ID 0878842[2]

North Cape May is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Lower Township, in Cape May County, New Jersey, in the United States. It is part of the Ocean City Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2000 census, the CDP population was 3,618. The Cape May-Lewes Ferry departs from here.

North Cape May had existed as an independent borough, formed by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 19, 1928, from portions of Lower Township. The borough remained independent until April 30, 1945, when it was returned to Lower Township.[3]

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Geography

North Cape May is located at 38°58′47″N 74°57′06″W / 38.979680°N 74.951643°W / 38.979680; -74.951643 (38.979680, -74.951643).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.8 km2 (1.5 mi2). 3.6 km2 (1.4 mi2) of it is land and 0.2 km2 (0.1 mi2) of it (4.76%) is water.

Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop.
1990 3,574
2000 3,618 1.2%
source: [5]

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 3,618 people, 1,544 households, and 1,008 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 997.8/km2 (2,583.4/mi2). There were 2,090 housing units at an average density of 576.4/km2 (1,492.3/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.42% White, 2.79% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.75% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.16% of the population.

There were 1,544 households out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 22.8% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $37,071, and the median income for a family was $42,161. Males had a median income of $33,036 versus $26,875 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,420. About 1.0% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

North Cape May is mostly a residential community, with no hotels but many vacation homes. Many people come here after they retire.

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