Cape May County New Jersey Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Cape May County New Jersey area was $78,657 in 2021, the latest figures available. Cape May County median household income is $10,639 lower than the median New Jersey household income and $8,940 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Cape May County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Cape May County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Cape May County New Jersey
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| New Jersey | $89,296 | -2.53% | +1.25% |
| Cape May County | $78,657 | +1.12% | +8.80% |
Trends in Cape May County, NJ Real Median Household Income since 2005
At $78,657, the median household income for Cape may was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Household Income: Cape May County, New Jersey, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Cape May County
| Date | US | New Jersey | Cape May County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $89,296 | $78,657 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $91,611 | $77,789 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $90,875 | $74,161 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $88,195 | $72,298 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $88,518 | $74,000 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $85,949 | $70,619 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $82,592 | $65,317 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $82,388 | $65,182 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $81,740 | $70,550 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $82,361 | $67,387 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $81,439 | $64,294 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $86,512 | $63,526 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $87,810 | $68,109 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $85,769 | $71,962 |
Cape May County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Cape May County was $92,443 in 2021. Compared to the median New Jersey family income, Cape May County median family income is $17,659 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Cape May County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Cape May County New Jersey
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| New Jersey | $110,102 | -2.51% | +0.63% |
| Cape May County | $92,443 | -3.56% | +5.47% |
Trends in Cape May County, NJ Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Cape may is $92,443. Real median family income peaked in 2019 at $96,139 and is now $3,696 (3.84%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Cape May County, New Jersey, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Cape May County
| Date | US | New Jersey | Cape May County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $110,102 | $92,443 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $112,942 | $95,858 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $112,021 | $96,139 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $109,411 | $87,647 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $107,542 | $89,299 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $106,746 | $88,771 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $103,203 | $85,424 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $101,290 | $81,485 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $99,518 | $91,748 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $99,828 | $84,495 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $99,303 | $85,347 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $105,549 | $73,758 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $107,181 | $83,512 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $104,737 | $82,997 |
Cape May County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Cape May County was $53,482 in 2021. Compared to the median New Jersey per capita income, Cape May County median per capita income is $6,144 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Cape May County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Cape May County New Jersey
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| New Jersey | $47,338 | -1.92% | +2.47% |
| Cape May County | $53,482 | +4.99% | +16.40% |
Trends in Cape May County, NJ Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $53,482, the per capita income for Cape may was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Cape May County, New Jersey, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Cape May County
| Date | US | New Jersey | Cape May County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $47,338 | $53,482 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $48,266 | $50,940 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $47,570 | $46,472 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $46,196 | $45,948 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $44,837 | $41,569 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $43,932 | $42,146 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $42,593 | $38,758 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $41,920 | $40,100 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $41,622 | $37,273 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $41,242 | $37,019 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $41,155 | $37,006 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $43,372 | $39,096 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $44,317 | $41,785 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $43,768 | $39,163 |
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