Stone Harbor borough, New Jersey
Stone Harbor borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Stone Harbor borough is a geographic entity located in Cape May County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 778. The land area covers 1.42 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 778 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 64.6 yrs | ±3.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 464 | ±57 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,151 | ±127 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 464 | ±57 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,687 | ±128 |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,000+ | — |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,711 | ±$240 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $169,167 | ±$72,024 |
| Per Capita Income | $144,148 | ±$24,518 |
| Poverty Rate | 6% | ±2.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 54 | ±25 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | ±3.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 355 | ±77 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.8% | ±3.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 784 (2024)
ID: 208762
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: BOROUGH ADMINISTRATOR
9508 2ND AVE, STONE HARBOR NJ 08247-1999
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COUNTY OF CAPE MAY
GUS Population: 93,875 (2024)
ID: 170099
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
4 MOORE RD, CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE NJ 08210-1645
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | AVALON, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CAPE MAY, NJ | |
| Special Education School Nearby | 09-12 | CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-02 | CAPE MAY, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | WILDWOOD CREST, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | VILLAS, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-08 | DENNISVILLE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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STONE HARBOR BRANCH
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 95TH AND SECOND AVENUE, STONE HARBOR, NJ, 08247 |
(609) 368-5102
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AVALON MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 215 39TH STREET, AVALON, NJ, 08202 |
(609) 967-0090
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CAPE MAY COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 30 MECHANIC STREET, CAPE MAY CT. HSE., NJ, 08210 |
(609) 465-1040
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CAPE MAY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 4.3 mi away | MECHANIC STREET, CAPE MAY CT. HSE., NJ, 08210 |
(609) 465-1040
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AVALON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 235 32ND STREET, AVALON, NJ, 08202 |
(609) 967-4010
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WILDWOOD CREST BRANCH
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 6301 OCEAN AVENUE, WILDWOOD, NJ, 08260 |
(609) 522-0564
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SEA ISLE CITY BRANCH
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 125 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD., SEA ISLE CITY, NJ, 08243 |
(609) 263-8485
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LOWER CAPE BRANCH
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 2600 BAY SHORE ROAD, VILLAS, NJ, 08251 |
(609) 886-8999
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CAPE MAY CITY BRANCH
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 110 OCEAN ST., CAPE MAY, NJ, 08204 |
(609) 465-1040
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WOODBINE BRANCH
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 801 WEBSTER STREET, WOODBINE, NJ, 08270 |
(609) 861-2501
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CAPE MAY 2 NW, NJ US, located 10.9 miles from Stone Harbor borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.3° | 28.5° | 35.9° | 3.22" | 4.5" |
| February | 45.2° | 29.4° | 37.3° | 2.97" | 5.7" |
| March | 51.7° | 35.4° | 43.6° | 4.10" | 2.5" |
| April | 61.8° | 44.1° | 52.9° | 3.34" | 0.1" |
| May | 71.1° | 53.5° | 62.3° | 3.55" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.1° | 63.0° | 71.6° | 3.53" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.5° | 68.3° | 76.9° | 3.88" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.3° | 67.2° | 75.7° | 4.01" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.6° | 61.7° | 70.1° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.9° | 50.7° | 59.3° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| November | 56.9° | 40.6° | 48.8° | 3.29" | 0.0" |
| December | 48.1° | 33.0° | 40.6° | 4.02" | 2.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Harbor borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| North Wildwood city | City | 2.9 mi | — |
| Avalon borough | Borough | 3.6 mi | — |
| Cape May Court House CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| West Wildwood borough | Borough | 4.1 mi | — |
| Burleigh CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3400971010. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.