Margate is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. The city of Margate is part of the

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. 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

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. 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

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of the first three letters of the founder's last name, Jack ''Mar''qusee, and the first four letters of ''gate''way, since it was considered a "gateway" to western Broward County. The city has a waterpark called Calypso Cove and two golf courses: The Carolina Golf Club and the Oriole Golf and Tennis Club.

Geography

Margate is located at ., and it is seven and one-half miles from the

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. According to the

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, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water (1.89%).

Climate

Margate has a

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, similar to the climate found in much of the

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. It is part of the only region in the 48 contiguous states that falls under that category. More specifically, it generally has a

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(

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: ''Af''), bordering a

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(Köppen climate classification: ''Am'').

Demographics

2010 and 2020 census

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

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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

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for the city was $20,308. About 5.5% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the

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, 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

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, 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. Elementary schools *Atlantic West Elementary (STEAM Magnet School) – Central, west, and southwest Margate *Liberty Elementary (STEM Magnet School) – Portions east of US 441 *Margate Elementary – Central, north, and northwest Margate *Morrow Elementary (in North Lauderdale) – Southwest Margate Middle school *Margate Middle School (STEM Magnet School) – Serves almost all of the city *Silver Lakes Middle School (in North Lauderdale) – serves a small section of the city *Rise Academy – Small School located on the border of Margate. High schools * Coconut Creek High School (in neighboring Coconut Creek) * Coral Springs High School (in neighboring Coral Springs) * Monarch High School (in Coconut Creek) It is also in proximity to, and in the service area of, the all-magnet school Atlantic Technical High School (in neighboring Coconut Creek). 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) –

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(MLB) player * Shanyder Borgelin (b. 2001) – soccer player * Bobby Cannavale (b. 1970) – actor * Barry Cantrell (b. 1976) –

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(NFL) player * Sarah Chadwick (b. 2001) – anti-gun violence activist and survivor of the

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* Sean Chen (b. 1988) – pianist *

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(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) –

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player * Brandon Knight (b. 1991) –

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player * Phillip Lamarre (b. 1987) – professional soccer player * Al Lamberti (b. 1954) –

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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
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