Cape May Court House is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP)State of New Jersey Census Designated Places - BVP20 - Data as of January 1, 2020, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 1, 2022. located within Middle Township in Cape May County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.New Jersey: 2010 - Population and Housing Unit Counts - 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH-2-32), United States Census Bureau, August 2012. Accessed November 29, 2012.GCT-PH1 - Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County – County Subdivision and Place from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for Middlesex County, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed November 29, 2012. It is part of the Ocean City metropolitan statistical area.New Jersey: 2020 Core Based Statistical Areas and Counties, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 22, 2022. As of the 2020 United States census, the CDP's population was 5,573, reflecting a 4.4% increase from the 5,338 enumerated at the 2010 U.S. census,DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Cape May Court House CDP, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed May 1, 2012. in turn an increase of 13.5% from the 4,704 counted in the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Cape May CountyNew Jersey County Map, New Jersey Department of State. Accessed July 10, 2017. and serves as the principal administrative hub for the township. It constitutes part of the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is the only hospital in Cape May County. The Cape May County Park and Zoo is also located in Cape May Court House.Home Page, Cape May County Zoo. Accessed November 15, 2016.

History Cape May Court House was laid out in 1703 by Jeremiah Hand and was first called Rumney Marsh and afterward Middleton before adopting its present name. The Court of Cape May County met in private homes and the First Baptist Church until 1764, when Daniel Hand set aside of his property for the construction of a courthouse and jail. This building was replaced by the current structure in 1849.Cape May County, getnj.com. Accessed September 6, 2007.

Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of , including of land and of water (9.83%).US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.

Demographics

Cape May Court House first appeared as an unincorporated community in the 1950 U.S. census; and then listed as a census designated place in the 1980 U.S. census.

Racial and ethnic composition +Cape May Court House CDP, New Jersey – Racial and ethnic compositionRace / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2000Pop 2010Pop 2020% 2000% 2010% 2020White alone (NH)3,9234,4574,48683.40%83.50%80.50%Black or African American alone (NH)50848038210.80%8.99%6.85%Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)5330.11%0.06%0.05%Asian alone (NH)1271251192.70%2.34%2.14%Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH)3200.06%0.04%0.00%Other race alone (NH)18210.02%0.15%0.38%Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)631011921.34%1.89%3.45%Hispanic or Latino (any race)741623701.57%3.03%6.64%Total4,7045,3385,573 100.00%100.00%100.00%

2020 census As of the 2020 census, Cape May Court House had a population of 5,573. The median age was 50.4 years. 17.8% of residents were under the age of 18, and 27.4% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 88.4 males.

92.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 8.0% lived in rural areas.

There were 2,301 households, of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 45.9% were married-couple households, 16.5% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 30.9% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 2,758 housing units, of which 16.6% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 5.9%.

2010 census The 2010 United States census counted 5,338 people, 2,165 households, and 1,396 families in the CDP. The population density was . There were 2,603 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 85.14% (4,545) White, 9.25% (494) Black or African American, 0.11% (6) Native American, 2.36% (126) Asian, 0.04% (2) Pacific Islander, 0.92% (49) from other races, and 2.17% (116) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.03% (162) of the population.

Of the 2,165 households, 23.5% had children under the age of 18; 48.1% were married couples living together; 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present and 35.5% were non-families. Of all households, 29.4% were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.95.

19.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 30.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 88.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 83.4 males.

The Census Bureau's 20062010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $56,773 (with a margin of error of +/- $14,695) and the median family income was $73,618 (+/- $19,854). Males had a median income of $57,109 (+/- $11,100) versus $50,231 (+/- $6,373) for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $31,865 (+/- $4,296). About 0.9% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Cape May Court House CDP, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed May 1, 2012.

2000 census As of the 2000 U.S. census, there were 4,704 people, 1,732 households, and 1,221 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 2,086 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 84.35% White, 10.88% African American, 0.19% Native American, 2.70% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.57% of the population.DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Cape May Court House CDP, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed May 1, 2012.

There were 1,732 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $48,902, and the median income for a family was $56,707. Males had a median income of $39,848 versus $28,043 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,541. About 5.3% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Middle Township Public Schools is the local school district for Middle Township: it operates Middle Township High School. All four schools and the district headquarters are in Cape May Court House CDP. - Pages: 1 and 2.Also in the 2000 U.S. census: - See pages: 1, 2, 3, and 4. Also identical in the 1990 U.S. census: - Cape May Court House CDP is on pages 22, 23, and 26.All four district schools have CMCH addresses with the Zip code 08210: District HQ and Elementary #1 respectively: 216 South Main Street and 215 Eldredge Road, Elementary #2: "101 W. Pacific Ave." - Middle school: 300 E. Pacific Avenue, High school: 300 East Atlantic Avenue - Compare the school addresses to the CDP address.

The Cape May County Technical School District operates Cape May County Technical High School which has a CMCH address, - Compare to the CDP map. but is not within the CDP boundaries. Special needs students may be referred to Cape May County Special Services School District in Cape May Court House.

Areas in Dennis Township with Cape May Court House postal addresses, which are not in the CDP, are in Dennis Township Public Schools for K-8.

There is a private Christian K-12 school in Middle Township, Cape Christian Academy. It is in the CMCH CDP and has a CMCH postal address. - See map of CDP from the 2010 U.S. Census - page 1 and page 2. In contrast it is across from but not in the Burleigh CDP: Seen here. Richard Degener of the Press of Atlantic City described it as being in Burleigh. - Available from Newsbank, ID# news/0EAEAA6D18083359. Clipping of first and of second pages at Newspapers.com.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden operates Bishop McHugh Regional School, a Catholic K–8 school, in Ocean View, Dennis Township,Leach, Ben. "Bishop McHugh Regional Catholic School in Ocean View opens doors to kindergartners, pre-K students", The Press of Atlantic City, September 10, 2010. Accessed February 22, 2023. "Bishop McHugh Regional Catholic School in the Ocean View section of Dennis Township". which has a Cape May Courthouse postal address.Zoning Map, Dennis Township. Accessed February 22, 2023.- Compare to the address: "2221 Rt. 9 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210" It is supported by four parishes in Cape May County including the Cape May Courthouse Church.Welcome , Bishop McHugh Regional Catholic School. Accessed February 22, 2023. "The school is part of the Diocese of Camden, and is supported by the four regional parishes of Avalon/Stone Harbor, Cape May Court House, Marmora/Woodbine and Sea Isle City." The sole Catholic high school program in Cape May County is in Wildwood Catholic Academy (K–12) in North Wildwood, which also operates under the Camden Diocese.Schools, South Jersey Catholic Schools. Accessed February 21, 2023.

Church Street Christian School, 18 months to preschool, is on the property of its sponsor, First United Methodist Church. It was formerly a Montessori school.

Cape May County Library has its Cape May Court House branch in the CDP.

Parks and recreation The Cape May County Park & Zoo in Cape May Court House provides free year-round admission to a collection of over 550 animals representing 250 species in of exhibits. The zoo is located in the center of Cape May County's Central Park, and together the zoo and the park cover about 220 acres. The zoo began operation in 1978. Its principal exhibit areas are a African Savanna, a free-flight aviary, and a reptile collection.Parks, Cape May County Park & Zoo. Accessed November 15, 2016.

The Clarence and Georgiana Davies Sports Complex includes basketball courts, soccer fields, and baseball fields. The Middle Township Recreation Department maintains indoor basketball courts, baseball fields, football fields, and soccer fields.

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