Margate is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. The city of Margate is part of the Miami metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 58,712.

History

Margate was founded in the 1950s, when much of it was still either part of the Everglades or farmland. It became a town in 1955, when land development became prominent due to an influx of people moving to Margate. In 1961, it was officially incorporated as a city. The name Margate is a portmanteau of the first three letters of the founder's last name, Jack Marqusee, and the first four letters of gateway, since it was considered a "gateway" to western Broward County. The city has a waterpark called Calypso Cove and a golf course, Oriole Golf and Tennis Club.

Geography

Margate is located seven and one-half miles from the Atlantic Ocean.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water (1.89%).

Climate

Margate has a tropical climate, similar to the climate found in much of the Caribbean. It is part of the only region in the 48 contiguous states that falls under that category. More specifically, it generally has a tropical rainforest climate (Köppen climate classification: Af), bordering a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen climate classification: Am).

Demographics

Racial and ethnic composition +Margate racial composition (Hispanics excluded from racial categories) (NH = Non-Hispanic)RacePop 2010Pop 2020% 2010% 2020White (NH)24,52118,16546.02%30.94%Black or African American (NH)13,22218,48424.81%31.48%Native American or Alaska Native (NH)96870.18%0.15%Asian (NH)2,1072,5023.95%4.26%Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)29200.05%0.03%Some other race (NH)3698890.69%1.51%Two or more races/Multiracial (NH)1,0942,6482.05%4.51%Hispanic or Latino (any race)11,84615,91722.23%27.11%Total53,28458,712

2020 census As of the 2020 census, Margate had a population of 58,712. The median age was 44.3 years. 18.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 21.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 89.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 85.5 males age 18 and over.

100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.

There were 23,163 households in Margate, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 42.2% were married-couple households, 17.8% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 33.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 25,985 housing units, of which 10.9% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.8% and the rental vacancy rate was 8.0%.

+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census Race Number Percent White 21,482 36.6% Black or African American 18,908 32.2% American Indian and Alaska Native 207 0.4% Asian 2,564 4.4% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 25 0.0% Some other race 5,524 9.4% Two or more races 10,002 17.0% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 15,917 27.1%

2010 census As of the 2010 United States census, there were 53,284 people, 21,895 households, and 13,230 families residing in the city.

2000 census In 2000, there were 22,714 households, out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.95.

In 2000, the city the population was spread out, with 20.9% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $38,722, and the median income for a family was $48,254. Males had a median income of $35,630 versus $26,624 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,308. About 5.5% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, 75.9% of residents speak English as their first language, 13.8% speak Spanish, 2.85% French Creole, 1.69% French, and 1.20% Italian.

As of 2000, Margate was the sixty-sixth most Colombian-populated area in the US at 2.22% of residents. It was also the forty-ninth most Haitian-populated area (tied with Pleasantville, New Jersey) at 3.2% and forty-third most Jamaican-populated area (tied with Opa-locka) at 3% of the population. Education

Margate is served by public schools operated by Broward County Public Schools."Zoning Map." City of Margate. Retrieved on September 23, 2018. Black and white version

Elementary schools Atlantic West Elementary (STEAM Magnet School) – Central, west, and southwest Margate"Atlantic West Elementary." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018. Liberty Elementary (STEM Magnet School) – Portions east of US 441"Liberty Elementary." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018. Margate Elementary – Central, north, and northwest Margate"Margate Elementary." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018. Morrow Elementary (in North Lauderdale) – Southwest Margate"Morrow Elementary." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018.

Middle school Margate Middle School (STEM Magnet School) – Serves almost all of the city"Margate Middle." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018. Silver Lakes Middle School (in North Lauderdale) – serves a small section of the city"Silver Lakes Middle." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018. Rise Academy – Small School located on the border of Margate.

High schools Coconut Creek High School (in neighboring Coconut Creek)"Coconut Creek High." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018. Coral Springs High School (in neighboring Coral Springs)"Coral Springs High." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 22, 2018. Monarch High School (in Coconut Creek)"Monarch High." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018.

It is also in proximity to, and in the service area of, the all-magnet school Atlantic Technical High School (in neighboring Coconut Creek)."Atlantic Technical." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018.

Charter Schools Broward Math and Science Schools (K–8) RISE Academy (K–8) West Broward Academy (K–8)

Charter High Schools Ascend Academy (9–12) SunEd High School of North Broward (9–12)

Private schools Abundant Life Christian Academy Faith Baptist Academy Hebrew Academy Community School Winfield Christian Academy

Notable people

David Adams (b. 1987) – Major League Baseball (MLB) player Shanyder Borgelin (b. 2001) – soccer player Bobby Cannavale (b. 1970) – actor Barry Cantrell (b. 1976) – National Football League (NFL) player Sarah Chadwick (b. 2001) – anti-gun violence activist and survivor of the Parkland high school shooting Sean Chen (b. 1988) – pianist Nikolas Cruz (b. 1998) – perpetrator of the Parkland high school shooting Eric Eichmann (b. 1965) – professional soccer player and United States international Jonathan Freeny (b. 1989) – NFL player Arin Hanson (b. 1987) – YouTuber, actor, rapper, and animator Waheed Yar Khan (b. 1942) – cricket player Brandon Knight (b. 1991) – National Basketball Association player Phillip Lamarre (b. 1987) – professional soccer player Al Lamberti (b. 1954) – sheriff of Broward County Joe Lo Truglio (b. 1970) – actor and comedian Matt Luzunaris (b. 1989) – professional soccer player Michael Palardy (b. 1992) – NFL player Jim Ray (1944–2005) – MLB player Josh Smith (b. 1987) – MLB player Kaye Stevens (1932–2011) – singer and actress

References

External links City of Margate official website MargateNews.net Independent news media. Margate Talk Independent news