Margate is a city located in Broward County Florida. Margate has a 2024 population of 58,588. Margate is currently declining at a rate of -0.01% annually and its population has decreased by -0.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 58,607 in 2020.
The average household income in Margate is $73,520 with a poverty rate of 12.32%. The median age in Margate is 46.8 years: 44.2 years for males, and 48.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Margate was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,793 | 42.46% |
| Black or African American | 19,774 | 33.86% |
| Two or more races | 8,230 | 14.09% |
| Other race | 3,175 | 5.44% |
| Asian | 2,391 | 4.09% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 25,468 | 2.28 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Married | 10,954 | 2.95 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Non Family | 10,161 | 1.13 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Female | 3,056 | 3.27 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Male | 1,297 | 3.3 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
76.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,219 | 7.14% |
| Associates Degree | 4,935 | 10.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,933 | 17.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,560 | 7.89% |
| High School Graduate | 14,817 | 32.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,813 | 4.02% |
| Some College | 8,819 | 19.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,087 | 14,925 | 3,895 |
| Black | 13,856 | 12,512 | 3,962 |
| Hispanic | 11,514 | 9,601 | 2,538 |
| 2+ Races | 5,649 | 5,031 | 1,902 |
| Other Race | 2,492 | 1,928 | 395 |
| Asian | 2,040 | 1,475 | 500 |
| Native American | 33 | 23 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.78%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 33.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,317 | $49,497 | $48,844 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,502 | $64,226 | $59,036 |
| High School Graduate | $29,992 | $39,387 | $20,144 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,250 | $22,083 | $21,224 |
| Overall | $38,347 | $43,740 | $33,286 |
| Some College | $41,362 | $52,058 | $34,343 |
$38,347
Average Earnings
$43,740
Average Male
$33,286
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.29% of Margate residents speak only English, while 35.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14,815 | 2,732 | 18.44% |
| Black | 19,663 | 2,268 | 11.53% |
| White | 18,267 | 1,971 | 10.79% |
| Multiple | 8,230 | 882 | 10.72% |
| Other | 3,175 | 814 | 25.64% |
| Asian | 2,391 | 170 | 7.11% |
12.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.85%
Male Poverty Rate
13.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Margate is Other, with 25.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Margate is Asian, with 7.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.46% |
| High School | 13.6% |
| Some College | 8.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.11% |
| Female Unemployed | 26.41% |
| Male Employed | 6.17% |
| Female Employed | 5.1% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,823 | $89,448 |
| Households | $56,324 | $73,520 |
| Married Families | $81,040 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,270 | $46,477 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,445
Number of Veterans
2,347
Male Veterans
98
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 740 |
| Vietnam | 691 |
| First Gulf War | 444 |
| Korea | 60 |
| World War II | 35 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 533 |
| 65 to 74 | 522 |
| 75+ | 493 |
| 35 to 54 | 480 |
| 55 to 64 | 417 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,487 | 6.76% |
| Black | 856 | 5.63% |
| Hispanic | 234 | 1.91% |
| 2+ Races | 79 | 1.24% |
| Native American | 23 | 69.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
28.42%
Born in Margate
62.61%
Native Born
37.39%
Foreign Born
10.98%
Non Citizen
26.41%
Naturalized
62.61% of Margate residents were born in the United States, with 28.42% having been born in Florida. 10.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 58,565 | -4 | -0.01% |
| 2028 | 58,569 | -5 | -0.01% |
| 2027 | 58,574 | -5 | -0.01% |
| 2026 | 58,579 | -4 | -0.01% |
| 2025 | 58,583 | -5 | -0.01% |
| 2024 | 58,588 | -5 | -0.01% |
| 2023 | 58,593 | 387 | 0.66% |
| 2022 | 58,206 | 78 | 0.13% |
| 2021 | 58,128 | -479 | -0.82% |
| 2020 | 58,607 | -281 | -0.48% |
| 2019 | 58,888 | 328 | 0.56% |
| 2018 | 58,560 | 313 | 0.54% |
| 2017 | 58,247 | 377 | 0.65% |
| 2016 | 57,870 | 1,119 | 1.97% |
| 2015 | 56,751 | 1,078 | 1.94% |
| 2014 | 55,673 | 412 | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 55,261 | 437 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 54,824 | 636 | 1.17% |
| 2011 | 54,188 | 949 | 1.78% |
| 2010 | 53,239 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 53,909 | 10,924 | 25.41% |
| 1990 | 42,985 | 7,085 | 19.74% |
| 1980 | 35,900 | 27,033 | 304.87% |
| 1970 | 8,867 | 6,221 | 235.11% |
| 1960 | 2,646 | -55,919 | -95.48% |