Margate, FL

Census Place

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2024 Population

59,198

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

1.53% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

12.1%

3.58% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$62,450

2.63% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$316,200

10.5% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

30,381

1.1% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Margate, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

86.6% of the residents in Margate, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Margate, FL are Hollywood Institute (217 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Margate, FL was $316,200, and the homeownership rate was 77.2%.

Most people in Margate, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Margate, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Margate, FL is home to a population of 59.2k people, from which 86.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 40.6% of Margate, FL residents were born outside of the country (24k people).

In 2024, there were 1.14 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.7k people) in Margate, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 8.89k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

86.6%

2024 Citizenship

87.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 86.6% of Margate, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Margate, FL was 87.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Margate, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Margate, FL

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
19.7k ± 1.95k
White (Non-Hispanic)
17.3k ± 1.33k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
8.89k ± 1.57k

26.7%

Hispanic Population

15.8k people

26.7% of the people in Margate, FL are hispanic (15.8k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Margate, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,051,839 ± 24,582 people
Haiti
364,479 ± 14,701 people
Colombia
327,463 ± 13,946 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,051,839 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 364,479 and Colombia with 327,463.

Foreign-Born Population

40.6%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

24k people

39.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

22.9k people

As of 2024, 40.6% of Margate, FL residents (24k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Margate, FL was 39.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Margate, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
695 ± 692
Vietnam
567 ± 236
Gulf War (1990s)
298 ± 125

Margate, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Margate, FL.

Health

89.4% of the population of Margate, FL has health coverage, with 42.3% on employee plans, 13.1% on Medicaid, 17.1% on Medicare, 16.1% on non-group plans, and 0.778% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1,370 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,370 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1563 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 459 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.2% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.6%

Uninsured

42.3%

Employer Coverage

13.1%

Medicaid

17.1%

Medicare

16.1%

Non-Group

0.778%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Margate, FL declined by 7.6% from 11.5% to 10.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Margate, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Margate, FL employs 30.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Margate, FL were Health Care & Social Assistance (4,255 people), Retail Trade (4,148 people), and Educational Services (2,740 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($72,679), Information ($61,974), and Finance & Insurance ($60,214).

Employment

Occupations

30.4k

2024 Value

± 1,871

−1.1%

1 Year decline

± 8.73%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Margate, FL declined at a rate of −1.1%, from 30.7k employees to 30.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Margate, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,578 people), Management Occupations (3,274 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,847 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Margate, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

30.4k

2024 Value

± 1,871

−1.1%

1 Year decline

± 8.73%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Margate, FL declined at a rate of −1.1%, from 30.7k employees to 30.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Margate, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,255 people), Retail Trade (4,148 people), and Educational Services (2,740 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Margate, FL, though some of these residents may live in Margate, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,775

Median earning men ± $4,748

$34,272

Median earning women ± $2,442

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($152,903), Public Administration ($72,798), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,481).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($72,560), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,796), and Construction ($41,755).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Y-Axis

4.23%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Margate, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.396%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Ashley Moody

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Margate, FL awarded 217 degrees. The student population of Margate, FL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 25 male students and 190 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Margate, FL are Black or African American (143 and 65.9%), Hispanic or Latino (46 and 21.2%), White (17 and 7.83%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (6 and 2.76%).

The largest universities in Margate, FL by number of degrees awarded are Hollywood Institute (217 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Margate, FL are Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts (76 and 35%), Nail Specialist & Manicurist (64 and 29.5%), and General Cosmetology (30 and 13.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 215 students enrolled in Margate, FL, 11.6% men and 88.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 161 records, of which 90.7% were women and 9.32% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts
76 degrees awarded
Massage Therapy
18 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Margate, FL was Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts with 76 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Margate, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Hollywood Institute

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

217 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Hollywood Institute with 217 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 25 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Margate, FL, which is 0.13 times less than the 192 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 143 degrees mean that there were 3.11 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 46 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Margate, FL was $316,200 in 2024, which is 0.95 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $286,200 to $316,200, a 10.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Margate, FL is 77.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Margate, FL have an average commute time of 30.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Margate, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$316,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$19,644

$18,748

Median Property Taxes

±$1,504

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Margate, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Margate, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.2%

Homeownership

2024

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 77.2% of the housing units in Margate, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Margate, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,450

Median Household Income

± $7,066

24.3k

Number of Households

± 1,577

In 2024, the median household income of the 24.3k households in Margate, FL grew to $62,450 from the previous year's value of $60,852.

The following chart displays the households in Margate, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Margate, FL is from Florida.

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2023 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2024, the income inequality in Florida was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.383% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (71.5%)
Carpooled (10.8%)
Worked At Home (10.5%)

In 2024, 71.5% of workers in Margate, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.8%) and those who worked at home (10.5%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Margate, FL have a longer commute time (30.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.02% of the workforce in Margate, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Margate, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Margate, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Margate, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Margate, FL (7.11k out of 59k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Margate, FL is Hispanic, followed by White and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.