Cape May Court House, New Jersey facts for kids
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Cape May Court House, New Jersey
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Old Cape May County Courthouse Building
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Map of Cape May Court House CDP in Cape May County
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 Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Location in Cape May County, New Jersey
Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Cape May |
| Township | Middle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.63 sq mi (24.94 km2) |
| • Land | 8.66 sq mi (22.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2) 9.83% |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,573 |
| • Density | 643.53/sq mi (248.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08210
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| Area code(s) | 609 |
| FIPS code | 34-10300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389275 |
Cape May Court House is a community in New Jersey, United States. It is located in Cape May County, within Middle Township. In 2020, about 5,573 people lived here.
Cape May Court House is the main town for Cape May County. This means it is where the county government offices are located. It is also part of the larger Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Cape Regional Medical Center is the only hospital in Cape May County. The Cape May County Park and Zoo is also found in Cape May Court House.
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History of Cape May Court House
Cape May Court House was first planned in 1703 by Jeremiah Hand. It was first called Rumney Marsh, then Middleton. Later, it got its current name.
The county court used to meet in homes and a church. In 1764, Daniel Hand gave land to build a courthouse and a jail. The current courthouse building was built in 1849.
Geography and Location
Cape May Court House is a specific area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. It covers about 9.9 square miles (25.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a smaller part being water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,749 | — | |
| 1970 | 2,062 | 17.9% | |
| 1980 | 3,597 | 74.4% | |
| 1990 | 4,426 | 23.0% | |
| 2000 | 4,704 | 6.3% | |
| 2010 | 5,338 | 13.5% | |
| 2020 | 5,573 | 4.4% | |
| Population sources:1960-1980 1990-2010 2000 2010 2020 |
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In 2010, there were 5,338 people living in Cape May Court House. There were 2,165 households, which are groups of people living together. The population was mostly White (85.14%). About 9.25% were Black or African American, and 2.36% were Asian. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 3.03% of the population.
About 19.9% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was 47.1 years.
Schools and Learning
The Middle Township Public Schools district serves this area. It includes Middle Township High School. All four schools and the district office are in Cape May Court House.
The Cape May County Technical School District runs Cape May County Technical High School. This school has a Cape May Court House address. Students with special needs can go to Cape May County Special Services School District.
There is a private Christian school called Cape Christian Academy. It teaches students from kindergarten to 12th grade.
Bishop McHugh Regional School is a Catholic school for grades K-8. It is located nearby in Ocean View. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden operates it.
The Cape May County Library has its main branch in Cape May Court House.
Fun Things to Do
The Cape May County Park & Zoo is a great place to visit. It offers free entry all year round. The zoo has over 550 animals from 250 different species. It covers 85 acres of exhibits.
The zoo is part of Cape May County's Central Park. The park and zoo together cover about 220 acres. The zoo first opened in 1978. Popular areas include the African Savanna and a free-flight bird aviary.
The Clarence and Georgiana Davies Sports Complex has basketball courts, soccer fields, and baseball fields. The Middle Township Recreation Department also has indoor basketball courts and various sports fields.
Notable People
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Cape May Court House. Here are a few:
- Kevin Bramble (born 1972), a disabled ski racer and designer.
- Daniel Cohen (1936–2018), a writer of books for children.
- Joe Fala (born 1997), a soccer player.
- Jonathan F. Leaming (1822–1907), a politician and doctor.
- Matt Szczur (born 1989), a professional baseball player.
- Julius H. Taylor (1914–2011), a physics professor.
See also
- In Spanish: Cape May Court House para niños
