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Cape May County

Cape May County is a picturesque retreat with a thriving local economy, making it a perfect place for leisure and opportunity.

About Cape May County

Cape May County sits at New Jersey’s southern tip and is renowned for its tourism and maritime industries. The economy is driven by beachfront resorts, seafood processing, and hospitality services. Cape May County is connected through the Cape May Airport, ferries, and the Garden State Parkway. Iconic seaside towns such as Ocean City and Wildwood feature classic boardwalk entertainment and family‑friendly resorts, and historic Cape May offers restored Victorian architecture and culinary charm.

Cape May County Slide

Cape May County Slide

Cape May County Slide

Major Private Sector Employers

wdt_ID wdt_created_by wdt_created_at wdt_last_edited_by wdt_last_edited_at Company Industry
14 acoulter 01/09/2025 06:15 PM acoulter 03/10/2025 07:58 PM Shore Medical Center Life Sciences/Healthcare
15 acoulter 01/09/2025 06:16 PM acoulter 03/10/2025 08:01 PM Morey’s Piers Film and Entertainment
25 acoulter 01/09/2025 06:58 PM acoulter 03/10/2025 08:02 PM Colonial Electric Supply Manufacturing
26 acoulter 01/09/2025 06:59 PM acoulter 03/10/2025 08:06 PM Cape Regional Physicians Associates Life Sciences/Healthcare
27 acoulter 01/09/2025 06:59 PM acoulter 01/09/2025 08:26 PM Ocean First Bank Financial Services
28 acoulter 01/09/2025 06:59 PM acoulter 03/10/2025 08:07 PM Lund’s Fisheries Agriculture
30 acoulter 01/09/2025 07:00 PM acoulter 03/10/2025 08:07 PM Capemay.com Technology
31 acoulter 01/09/2025 07:01 PM acoulter 01/09/2025 08:27 PM ICONA Resorts Hospitality
32 acoulter 01/09/2025 08:00 PM acoulter 01/09/2025 08:28 PM Cape Resorts Hospitality

Source: Zoominfo and Dunn u0026 Bradstreet, 2023

Major Industries

Healthcare

Healthcare

Hospitality

Hospitality

Cape May County By the Numbers

Cape May County By the Numbers

Largest Municipalities

A snapshot of the scale and market potential of key cities and townships in Cape May County

22,129

Lower Township

20,533

Middle Township

12,617

Upper Township

11,303

Ocean City

6,247

Dennis Township

5,157

Wildwood

Source: U.S. Census July 2022

Demographics

A snapshot of Cape May County’s diverse population

88.90%

White

3.90%

Black

8.20%

Hispanic (of all races)

0.80%

Asian

2.60%

Other

Source: JobsEQ using data from American Community Survey 2017-2021

Education Attainment

Levels of education acquired by Cape May County residents

94.90%

High School Diploma

8.40%

Associates Degree

35.90%

Bachelor’s Degree

12.10%

Post-Graduate Studies

Source: JobsEQ using data from American Community Survey 2017-2021

Taxes

Understanding Cape May County’s tax structure and rates

Corporate Income Tax

6.5% for > $0
7.5% for > $50,000
9.0% for > $100,000
11.5% for > $10,000,000

Personal Income Tax (For incomes above $1,000,000)

1.4%-10.75%

State Tax

6.625% Sales Tax

Gross Receipt Tax

None

Franchise Tax

None

Personal Property Tax

None

Real Property Tax

No state property tax

Fuel Tax per gallon of gasoline

41.4 cents

Infrastructure

Cape May County is connected to the country and world through its nearby airports, seaports, and railways.

Infrastructure

Cape May County is connected to the country and world through its nearby airports, seaports, and railways.

Use of Public Transport

1.40%

Use of Public Transport

Source: JobsEQ using data from American Community Survey 2017-2021

Commuter Rail Lines

0

Commuter Rail Lines

Source: NJ Transit

Distance to Ports

64 miles

(103.0 KM)
Paulsboro Marine Terminal

69 miles

(111.0 KM)
Balzano Marine Terminal

67 miles

(107.8 KM)
Broadway Terminal

67 miles

(107.8 KM)
Broadway Terminal – Pier 5

62

(99.8 KM)
Salem Terminal

Source: JobsEQ using data from American Community Survey 2017-2021

County Resources

Cape May County Chamber of Commerce

Cape May County’s business membership organization dedicated to promoting local enterprises, tourism, and community growth.

Cape May County Economic Development Program

Cape May County’s economic development initiative focused on supporting businesses, attracting investment, and expanding economic opportunity.

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