West Cape May, NJ Demographics

A map of West Cape May's Population by Race

West Cape May, New Jersey has an estimated population of 1,011, a less than 1% change from the 1,010 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.9% White, 9.7% Hispanic, 2.8% Black, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Cape May, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Cape May has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Cape May, that probability was 24.1% in 2020 and 23.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Cape May is ranked the 551st most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). West Cape May was ranked the 548th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Cape May's White Population

879 residents of West Cape May, or 86.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Cape May is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. West Cape May ranks 138th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Cape May's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of West Cape May's population has remained roughly unchanged at 86.9%.

West Cape May is more White than neighboring Cape May Point (81.9% White), Cape May (82.6% White), and Erma (76.7% White). West Cape May is less White than neighboring North Cape May (89.6% White), and Villas (89.7% White).

West Cape May's Black Population

28 residents of West Cape May, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Cape May is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. West Cape May ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Cape May's Black population has declined by an estimated 45.1%. Black residents' share of West Cape May's population has decreased from 5.0% to 2.8%.

West Cape May is more Black than neighboring Cape May (1.8% Black), North Cape May (1% Black), Erma (0.9% Black), and Villas (0% Black). West Cape May is less Black than neighboring Cape May Point (8.7% Black).

West Cape May's Asian Population

4 residents of West Cape May, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Cape May is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. West Cape May ranks 654th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Cape May's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of West Cape May's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

West Cape May is more Asian than neighboring Cape May (0% Asian), and Villas (0.1% Asian). West Cape May is less Asian than neighboring Cape May Point (2.9% Asian), and North Cape May (1.4% Asian).

West Cape May's Hispanic Population

98 residents of West Cape May, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Cape May is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. West Cape May ranks 603rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Cape May's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 122.7%. Hispanic residents' share of West Cape May's population has increased from 4.4% to 9.7%.

West Cape May is more Hispanic than neighboring Cape May Point (0% Hispanic), North Cape May (6.3% Hispanic), Erma (7.4% Hispanic), and Villas (7.6% Hispanic). West Cape May is less Hispanic than neighboring Cape May (11.3% Hispanic).

West Cape May's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Cape May, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Cape May is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. West Cape May ranks 261st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Cape May's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Cape May's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

West Cape May is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Cape May (0.3% Native American/Other), and Villas (0.8% Native American/Other).

West Cape May's Multiracial Population

2 residents of West Cape May, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Cape May is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. West Cape May ranks 466th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Cape May's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 92.6%. Multiracial residents' share of West Cape May's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.2%.

West Cape May is less Multiracial than neighboring Cape May Point (6.5% Multiracial), Cape May (4.3% Multiracial), North Cape May (1.3% Multiracial), Erma (14.7% Multiracial), and Villas (1.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.