West Cape May, NJ Profile
West Cape May, NJ, population 985, is located
in New Jersey's Cape May county,
about 71.1 miles from Philadelphia and 92.9 miles from Baltimore.
Through the 90's West Cape May's population has grown by about 7%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of West Cape May has declined by about 5%. Since 2005 West Cape May's population has declined by about 5%.
West Cape May's property crime levels tend to be higher than New Jersey's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in West Cape May tend to be much lower than New Jersey's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 84% |
| African American | 15% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 1% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.00% | | 20 to 40: | 9.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.99% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 1,095 | N/A |
| 2001 | 1,097 | 0.18% |
| 2002 | 1,096 | -0.09% |
| 2003 | 1,088 | -0.73% |
| 2004 | 1,060 | -2.57% |
| 2005 | 1,032 | -2.64% |
| 2006 | 1,009 | -2.23% |
| 2007 | 991 | -1.78% |
| 2008 | 984 | -0.71% |
| 2009 | 985 | 0.10% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $37,500 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 181 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 271 |
| 2004 | 181 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 100 |
| 2008 | 309 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 1,902 |
| 2002 | 2,594 |
| 2003 | 4,238 |
| 2004 | 3,898 |
| 2005 | 4,584 |
| 2006 | 3,657 |
| 2007 | 3,789 |
| 2008 | 4,948 |
| 2009 | 3,409 |
| 2010 | 3,466 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
6 |
15 |
0 |
| 2002 |
5 |
23 |
1 |
| 2003 |
10 |
37 |
0 |
| 2004 |
9 |
34 |
0 |
| 2005 |
9 |
40 |
0 |
| 2006 |
6 |
31 |
1 |
| 2007 |
7 |
31 |
0 |
| 2008 |
10 |
38 |
0 |
| 2009 |
6 |
27 |
0 |
| 2010 |
5 |
27 |
2 |
Location
| Elevation | 6 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 1.2 Square Miles |
