North Cape May, New Jersey facts for kids
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North Cape May, New Jersey
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North Cape May Post Office
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Location of North Cape May in Cape May County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Cape May County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
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 North Cape May, New Jersey
Location in Cape May County, New Jersey
North Cape May, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
North Cape May, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Cape May |
| Township | Lower |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.14 sq mi (5.53 km2) |
| • Land | 2.00 sq mi (5.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) 2.49% |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,007 |
| • Density | 1,997.51/sq mi (771.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08204 - Cape May
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| Area code(s) | 609 |
| FIPS code | 34-52650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389569 |
North Cape May is a community in New Jersey, located in Cape May County. It's part of Lower Township. This area is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a specific area defined by the census bureau for gathering population data.
North Cape May is mostly a place where people live, with many homes and vacation spots. You won't find many hotels here. Many people also choose to retire in this peaceful community. The famous Cape May–Lewes Ferry leaves from this area, connecting New Jersey to Delaware.
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History of North Cape May
North Cape May used to be its own small town, called a borough, starting in 1928. It was created from parts of Lower Township. However, it didn't stay independent for long. In 1945, it became part of Lower Township again. When it was a borough, its population was very small, with only 5 people in 1930 and 8 people in 1940.
Geography of the Area
North Cape May covers a total area of about 1.49 square miles (3.86 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.46 square miles (3.78 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.037 square miles (0.096 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
North Cape May has grown over the years. In 2010, about 3,226 people lived here. By 2020, the population had grown to 4,007 people.
Who Lives in North Cape May?
In 2010, there were 1,395 households in North Cape May. A household means all the people living in one home. About 20.7% of these homes had children under 18. Many homes (47.2%) were married couples living together.
The people living here come from different backgrounds:
- Most people (92.87%) were White.
- About 3.22% were Black or African American.
- A small number were Native American (0.34%) or Asian (0.59%).
- About 3.66% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in North Cape May in 2010 was 47.6 years old. About 18.2% of the population was under 18, and 22.3% were 65 or older.
Local Wineries
North Cape May is home to some local wineries where grapes are grown and wine is made.
Parks and Fun Activities
If you're looking for a place to swim, North Cape May has the Lower Township municipal pool. It's a great spot for residents to cool off and have fun.
Schools and Education
Students in North Cape May attend schools within two main districts:
- Lower Township School District for younger students (primary grades).
- Lower Cape May Regional School District for older students (secondary grades).
Elementary Schools
- David C. Douglass Memorial Elementary School teaches Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten.
- Carl T. Mitnick School is for grades 1–2.
- Maud Abrams School is for grades 3–4.
- Sandman Consolidated School is for grades 5–6.
Middle and High Schools
- Richard Teitelman Middle School
- Lower Cape May Regional High School
Other School Options
Students can also choose to attend Cape May County Technical High School. This school offers both regular and special job-focused programs for students from all over the county. For students with special needs, there's the Cape May County Special Services School District.
There are also private schools in the area. Wildwood Catholic Academy is a private Catholic school for students from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade.
Religion
The main Catholic church in North Cape May is St. John Neumann Catholic Parish. It used to be called St. John of God Church. In 2010, it joined with another church, St. Raymond Church, from Villas.
Famous People from North Cape May
Some notable people have connections to North Cape May:
- Bob Andrzejczak (born 1986): A politician who served in the New Jersey government.
- Chris Jay (born 1978): A musician, screenwriter, and actor, known for being in the band Army of Freshmen.
Gallery
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Cape May–Lewes Ferry terminal
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Shoreline near the ferry terminal
See also
In Spanish: North Cape May para niños
