Margate, Florida

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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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The city has a waterpark called Calypso Cove and two golf courses: The Carolina Golf Club and the Oriole Golf and Tennis Club.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Geography

Margate is located at Template:Coord.,<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref> 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 Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert 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).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Demographics

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2010 and 2020 census

**Margate racial composition**
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(*NH = Non-Hispanic*)
Race	Pop 2010<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>	Pop 2020<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>	% 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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 53,284 people, 21,895 households, and 13,230 families residing in the city.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

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.

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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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

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

Education

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

Elementary schools

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

Middle school

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

High schools

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

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

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<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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