Cape May County, New Jersey, USA
County or equivalent
Location overview
Cape May County forms the southern tip of New Jersey, with the Atlantic Ocean to the east and Delaware Bay to the west; Cape May Court House is the county seat. Its landscape includes resort communities on low barrier islands, broad tidal marshes, wooded mainland areas and quieter bayfront beaches. Formally created in 1692, the county developed through whaling, farming, shipbuilding, fishing and seaside tourism. Cape May County had about 93,400 year-round residents in 2025, though its population rises dramatically during the summer season. Tourism anchors the economy alongside commercial fishing, hospitality, construction, agriculture, wineries and businesses serving seasonal homeowners and visitors.