Margate, FL

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2022 Population

58,396

0.111% 1-year growth

2022 Median Age

46.8

0.429% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

12.3%

0.146% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$56,324

6.51% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$262,100

13.5% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Margate, FL had a population of 58.4k people with a median age of 46.8 and a median household income of $56,324. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Margate, FL grew from 58,331 to 58,396, a 0.111% increase and its median household income grew from $52,881 to $56,324, a 6.51% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Margate, FL are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (33.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (31.4%), White (Hispanic) (11%), Two+ (Hispanic) (9.78%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.31%).

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.

89% of the residents in Margate, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Margate, FL are Florida Career College-Margate (383 degrees awarded in 2022), Hollywood Institute (157 degrees), and Chancellor Institute (0 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Margate, FL was $262,100, and the homeownership rate was 76.5%.

Most people in Margate, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Margate, FL was 2 cars per household.

United States

Population & Diversity

Margate, FL is home to a population of 58.4k people, from which 89% are citizens. As of 2022, 37.3% of Margate, FL residents were born outside of the country (21.8k people).

In 2022, there were 1.07 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.6k people) in Margate, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.4k White (Non-Hispanic) and 6.43k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

89%

2022 Citizenship

88.4%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 89% of Margate, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Margate, FL was 88.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
19.6k ± 2.03k
White (Non-Hispanic)
18.4k ± 1.56k
White (Hispanic)
6.43k ± 1.03k

25.4%

Hispanic Population

14.8k people

25.4% of the people in Margate, FL are hispanic (14.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Margate, FL as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

37.3%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

21.8k people

36.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

21.2k people

As of 2022, 37.3% of Margate, FL residents (21.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Margate, FL was 36.4%, 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-)
740 ± 706
Vietnam
691 ± 230
Gulf War (1990s)
370 ± 175

Margate, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.07 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Margate, FL employs 30.3k people. The largest industries in Margate, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,241 people), Retail Trade (4,205 people), and Educational Services (3,360 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($73,438), Public Administration ($73,214), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,044).

Employment

Occupations

30.3k

2022 Value

± 1,943

−1.56%

1 Year decline

± 8.93%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Margate, FL declined at a rate of −1.56%, from 30.8k employees to 30.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Margate, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,803 people), Management Occupations (2,764 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,763 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Margate, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

30.3k

2022 Value

± 1,943

−1.56%

1 Year decline

± 8.93%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Margate, FL declined at a rate of −1.56%, from 30.8k employees to 30.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Margate, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,241 people), Retail Trade (4,205 people), and Educational Services (3,360 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

$42,730

Median earning men ± $3,909

$32,336

Median earning women ± $2,684

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($93,116), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,638), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,218).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($63,219), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,004), and Construction ($53,015).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont, Oregon, Colorado, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.18%).

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Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (51.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.18%)
Libertarian and Independent Party

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Senator Elections

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

US Representative Elections

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Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Margate, FL awarded 540 degrees. The student population of Margate, FL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 128 male students and 499 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Margate, FL are Black or African American (220 and 40.7%), followed by Unknown (215 and 39.8%), Hispanic or Latino (73 and 13.5%), and White (20 and 3.7%).

The largest universities in Margate, FL by number of degrees awarded are Florida Career College-Margate (383 and 70.9%), Hollywood Institute (157 and 29.1%), and Chancellor Institute (0 and 0%).

The most popular majors in Margate, FL are Medical Assistant (145 and 26.9%), HVAC Maintenance (87 and 16.1%), and Dental Assisting (75 and 13.9%).

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.19% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.2% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.97M), Some college (3.58M), and Bachelors Degree (3.32M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Margate, FL was $262,100 in 2022, which is 0.93 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $230,900 to $262,100, a 13.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Margate, FL is 76.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Margate, FL have an average commute time of 28.9 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.

Median household income in Margate, FL is $56,324. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Margate, FL was Census Tract 202.06 with a value of $69,417, followed by Census Tract 202.04 and Census Tract 202.10, with respective values of $68,750 and $65,603.

Property

$262,100

Median Property Value 2022

±$21,629

$19,484

Median Property Taxes

±$1,643

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

76.5%

Homeownership

2022

67.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 76.5% of the housing units in Margate, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.2%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 202.06
Census Tract 202.04
Census Tract 202.10

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Margate, FL was Census Tract 202.06 with a value of $69,417, followed by Census Tract 202.04 and Census Tract 202.10, with respective values of $68,750 and $65,603.

The following map shows all of the places in Margate, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$56,324

Median Household Income

± $6,060

25.5k

Number of Households

± 1,618

In 2022, the median household income of the 25.5k households in Margate, FL grew to $56,324 from the previous year's value of $52,881.

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.

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2022, the income inequality in Florida was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2022

Drove Alone (76.3%)
Worked At Home (8.23%)
Carpooled (7.7%)

In 2022, 76.3% of workers in Margate, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.23%) and those who carpooled to work (7.7%).

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

28.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Margate, FL have a longer commute time (28.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.94% 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

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Margate, FL (7.17k out of 58.2k 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 Females 55 - 64 and then Females 75+.

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

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.7% of the population of Margate, FL has health coverage, with 42.8% on employee plans, 12.1% on Medicaid, 18.4% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 0.618% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Broward County, FL see 1342 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.74% decrease from the previous year (1352 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1205 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 441 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,342 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Broward County, FL

Primary care physicians in Broward County, FL see an average of 1,342 patients per year. This represents a 0.74% decrease from the previous year (1,352 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Broward County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.8% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 41.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.3%

Uninsured

42.8%

Employer Coverage

12.1%

Medicaid

18.4%

Medicare

14.8%

Non-Group

0.618%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Margate, FL declined by 19.6% from 14.1% to 11.3%.

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.

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