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"Cape May NJ, is a city at the southern tip of Cape May Peninsula in Cape May County, New Jersey, where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean.
It is part of the 'Ocean City Metropolitan Statistical Area'. It has a population of 4,034 year-round residents (as of the United States 2000 Census). Cape May is also home to approximately 100,000 seasonal residents. The town's history dates back to its founding in 1620 by a Dutch captain named Cornelius Jacobsen Mey.
In the summer, partly due to its beaches and partly due to its historic buildings, Cape May is a seaside resort that draws visitors from Philadelphia, New York City and other surrounding areas. Cape May NJ claims to be the oldest seaside resort in the United States (The city's official motto is "The Nation's Oldest Seashore Resort"); it first became popular in the 18th century and was considered one of the finest resorts in America by the 19th century. It is noted for its large number of well-maintained Victorian houses — the second largest collection of Victorian-era homes in the nation after San Francisco. In 1976, it was officially designated a National Historic Landmark city. That designation is intended to ensure the architectural preservation of these buildings.
The Cape May NJ area is also a world-famous location for the observation of migrating birds in autumn. Cape May Bird Observatory is based nearby at Cape May Point.
Geography
Cape May NJ is located at 38°56′13″N, 74°54′40″W (38.936814, -74.911094) GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.3 km² (2.8 mi²). 6.4 km² (2.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it (11.43%) is water.
Cape May NJ borders West Cape May Borough, Lower Township, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Delaware Bay. The Cape May-Lewes Ferry provides transportation across the Delaware Bay to Lewes, Delaware.
Demographics
As of the census GR2 of 2000, there were 4,034 people, 1,821 households, and 1,034 families residing in the city. The population density was 628.0/km² (1,623.7/mi²). There were 4,064 housing units at an average density of 632.7/km² (1,635.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.32% White, 5.26% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.26% from other races, and 1.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.79% of the population.
There were 1,821 households out of which 18.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.2% were non-families. 39.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 24.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.69.
In the city the population was spread out with 16.3% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 28.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,462, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $29,194 versus $25,842 for females. The per capita income for the city was $29,902. About 7.7% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The Cape May NJ City Elementary School serves 193 students in Prekindergarten through sixth grade. Students from Cape May Point attend the school as part of a sending/receiving relationship.
For grades 7 - 12, students attend the schools of the Lower Cape May Regional School District, which serves students from Cape May City, Lower Township and West Cape May, along with students from Cape May Point. Schools in the district are Richard M. Teitelman School (grades 7 and 8) and Lower Cape May Regional High School (grades 9-12).
The Cape May Branch of the Cape May County Public Library is located in Cape May City.
Economy
The Cape May Lighthouse is a popular tourist attraction.
Tourism is the dominant industry, while commercial and sport fishing are also important to Cape May's economy. A small wine growing area is adjacent to Cape May, and tourists to Cape May visit local wineries. Cape May's various confectioners' shops draw many Germans during the summer to seek work for the season." - source Wikipedia
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