Margate, Florida

Margate, Florida
City
An aerial view of Margate
Motto(s):  "E Concepto Urbs", [1] "Together We Make It Great"
Location of Margate, Broward County, Florida
Coordinates: 26°14′47″N80°12′44″W / 26.24639°N 80.21222°W / 26.24639; -80.21222
Country	United States of America
State	Florida
County	Broward
Incorporated (town)	May 30, 1955 [2]
Incorporated (city)	June 22, 1961
Government
• Type	Commission-Manager
•  Mayor	Tommy Ruzzano
•  Vice Mayor	Arlene R. Schwartz
•  Commissioners	Antonio V. Arserio, Anthony N. Caggiano, and Joanne Simone
•  City Manager	Cale Curtis
•  City Clerk	Jennifer M. Johnson
Area [3]
•  City	9.05 sq mi (23.43 km2)
• Land	8.76 sq mi (22.69 km2)
• Water	0.29 sq mi (0.74 km2)  1.89%
Elevation	9 ft (3 m)
Population  (2020)
•  City	58,712 [4]
• Density	6,702.28/sq mi (2,587.75/km2)
•  Metro	6,166,488
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	33063, 33065, 33068, 33073, 33093
Area code(s)	954, 754
FIPS code	12-43125 [5]
GNIS feature ID	0286413 [6]
Website	http://www.margatefl.com/

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. ^[7] The city has a waterpark called Calypso Cove and two golf courses: The Carolina Golf Club and the Oriole Golf and Tennis Club. ^[8]

Geography

Margate is located at 26°14′47″N80°12′44″W / 26.246259°N 80.212343°W / 26.246259; -80.212343 ., ^[9] and it is 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

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). ^[10]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1960	2,646		—
1970	8,867		235.1%
1980	35,900		304.9%
1990	42,985		19.7%
2000	53,909		25.4%
2010	53,284		−1.2%
2020	58,712		10.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [11]

2010 and 2020 census

Margate racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)

Race	Pop 2010 [12]	Pop 2020 [13]	% 2010	% 2020
White (NH)	24,521	18,165	46.02%	30.94%
Black or African American (NH)	13,222	18,484	24.81%	31.48%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)	96	87	0.18%	0.15%
Asian (NH)	2,107	2,502	3.95%	4.26%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)	29	20	0.05%	0.03%
Some other race (NH)	369	889	0.69%	1.51%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH)	1,094	2,648	2.05%	4.51%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	11,846	15,917	22.23%	27.11%
Total	53,284	58,712

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 58,712 people, 24,577 households, and 14,576 families residing in the city. ^[14]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 53,284 people, 21,895 households, and 13,230 families residing in the city. ^[15]

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.

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. ^[16]

As of 2000, Margate was the sixty-sixth most Colombian-populated area in the US at 2.22% of residents. ^[17] It was also the forty-ninth most Haitian-populated area (tied with Pleasantville, New Jersey) at 3.2% ^[18] and forty-third most Jamaican-populated area (tied with Opa-locka) at 3% of the population. ^[19]

Education

Margate is served by public schools operated by Broward County Public Schools. ^[20]

Elementary schools

• Atlantic West Elementary (STEAM Magnet School) – Central, west, and southwest Margate ^[21]
• Liberty Elementary (STEM Magnet School) – Portions east of US 441 ^[22]
• Margate Elementary – Central, north, and northwest Margate ^[23]
• Morrow Elementary (in North Lauderdale) – Southwest Margate ^[24]

Middle school

• Margate Middle School (STEM Magnet School) – Serves almost all of the city ^[25]
• Silver Lakes Middle School (in North Lauderdale) – serves a small section of the city ^[26]
• Rise Academy – Small School located on the border of Margate.

High schools

• Coconut Creek High School (in neighboring Coconut Creek) ^[27]
• Coral Springs High School (in neighboring Coral Springs) ^[28]
• Monarch High School (in Coconut Creek) ^[29]

It is also in proximity to, and in the service area of, the all-magnet school Atlantic Technical High School (in neighboring Coconut Creek). ^[30]

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

• Kaye Stevens, a singer and actress who lived in Margate for more than 45 years (from 1950s to 2004)
• Josh Smith, former professional baseball pitcher
• Michael Palardy, an NFL with the New England Patriots
• Brandon Knight, Greek Basket League player for AEK B.C.
• Arin Hanson, also known by Egoraptor, an animator and internet personality.
• Nikolas Cruz, perpetrator of the Parkland high school shooting

References

1. "PROGRESS IN MARGATE". Sun Sentinel . Retrieved March 27, 2024.
2. "Broward-by-the-Numbers (pages 3-5)" (PDF). broward.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 10, 2015. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
3. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
4. "Quick Facts Margate city, Florida". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
5. "U.S. Census website". census.gov. United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
6. "US Board on Geographic Names". usgs.gov. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
7. "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.
8. "Margate, FL: Things to do in Margate". citytowninfo.com/. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
9. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
10. "Köppen Climate Classification Map: South Florida=Am/Aw=tropical wet & dry". Archived from the original on July 6, 2011.
11. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
12. "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 .
13. "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 .
14. "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Margate City, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
15. "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Margate City, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
16. "Margate, Florida". Modern Language Association. Retrieved July 23, 2007.
17. "Ancestry Map of Colombian Communities". Epodunk.com. Archived from the original on October 11, 2007. Retrieved October 22, 2007.
18. "Ancestry Map of Haitian Communities". Epodunk.com. Archived from the original on September 23, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2007.
19. "Ancestry Map of Jamaican Communities". Epodunk.com. Archived from the original on October 11, 2007. Retrieved October 22, 2007.
20. "Zoning Map." City of Margate. Retrieved on September 23, 2018. Black and white version
21. "Atlantic West Elementary." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018.
22. "Liberty Elementary." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018.
23. "Margate Elementary." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018.
24. "Morrow Elementary." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018.
25. "Margate Middle." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018.
26. "Silver Lakes Middle." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018.
27. "Coconut Creek High." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018.
28. "Coral Springs High." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 22, 2018.
29. "Monarch High." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018.
30. "Atlantic Technical." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 27, 2018.

External links

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