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
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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.[7] The city has a waterpark called Calypso Cove and a golf course, Oriole Golf and Tennis Club.[8]
Geography
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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 8.98 square miles (23 km2), of which 8.81 square miles (23 km2) is land and 0.17 square miles (0 km2) is water (1.89%).
Climate
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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).[9]
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 58,712 people, 24,577 households, and 14,576 families residing in the city.[13]
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 53,284 people, 21,895 households, and 13,230 families residing in the city.[14]
2000 census
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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.
Clock tower near city hall.
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.[15]
As of 2000, Margate was the sixty-sixth most Colombian-populated area in the US at 2.22% of residents.[16] It was also the forty-ninth most Haitian-populated area (tied with Pleasantville, New Jersey) at 3.2%[17] and forty-third most Jamaican-populated area (tied with Opa-locka) at 3% of the population.[18]
Education
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Margate is served by public schools operated by Broward County Public Schools.[19]
Elementary schools
Atlantic West Elementary (STEAM Magnet School) – Central, west, and southwest Margate[20]
Liberty Elementary (STEM Magnet School) – Portions east of US 441[21]
Margate Elementary – Central, north, and northwest Margate[22]
Morrow Elementary (in North Lauderdale) – Southwest Margate[23]
Middle school
Margate Middle School (STEM Magnet School) – Serves almost all of the city[24]
Silver Lakes Middle School (in North Lauderdale) – serves a small section of the city[25]
Rise Academy – Small School located on the border of Margate.
High schools
Coconut Creek High School (in neighboring Coconut Creek)[26]
Coral Springs High School (in neighboring Coral Springs)[27]
Monarch High School (in Coconut Creek)[28]
It is also in proximity to, and in the service area of, the all-magnet school Atlantic Technical High School (in neighboring Coconut Creek).[29]
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
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David Adams (b. 1987) – Major League Baseball (MLB) player
Shanyder Borgelin (b. 2001) – soccer player[30]
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
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^"PROGRESS IN MARGATE". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
^"Quick Facts Margate city, Florida". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
^"Broward-by-the-Numbers (pages 3-5)" (PDF). broward.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 10, 2015. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
^"2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
^ abU.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Margate, Florida
^"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
^"Brief History of the City of Margate (page 4 of Strategic Plan Final)" (PDF). margatefl.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 2, 2015. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
^"Margate, FL: Things to do in Margate". citytowninfo.com/. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
^"Köppen Climate Classification Map: South Florida=Am/Aw=tropical wet & dry". Archived from the original on July 6, 2011.
^"Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
^"P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Margate city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
^"P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Margate city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
^"S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Margate City, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
^"S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Margate City, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
^"Margate, Florida". Modern Language Association. Retrieved July 23, 2007.
^"Ancestry Map of Colombian Communities". Epodunk.com. Archived from the original on October 11, 2007. Retrieved October 22, 2007.
^"Ancestry Map of Haitian Communities". Epodunk.com. Archived from the original on September 23, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2007.
^"Ancestry Map of Jamaican Communities". Epodunk.com. Archived from the original on October 11, 2007. Retrieved October 22, 2007.
^"Zoning Map." City of Margate. Retrieved on September 23, 2018. Black and white version
^"Atlantic West Elementary." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018.
^"Liberty Elementary." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018.
^"Margate Elementary." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018.
^"Morrow Elementary." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018.
^"Margate Middle." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018.
^"Silver Lakes Middle." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018.
^"Coconut Creek High." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018.
^"Coral Springs High." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 22, 2018.
^"Monarch High." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018.
^"Atlantic Technical." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018.
^"New Mexico adds forward Shanyder Borgelin on loan from Inter Miami". USL Championship. August 16, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
External links
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City of Margate official website
MargateNews.net Independent news media.
Margate Talk Independent news
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