Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Margate, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

59,198

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

33.2%19,674

White

29.2%17,267

Hispanic/Latino

26.7%15,790

Two or More

5.2%3,091

Asian

3.2%1,891

Other

2.5%1,456

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%29

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.4%2,433

High School Diploma

28.2%12,702

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%2,535

Some College (1+ yr)

13%5,835

Associate's Degree

11.1%4,974

Bachelor's Degree

15.9%7,167

Master's Degree

6.7%3,012

Professional Degree

1.4%635

Doctorate

0.7%311

HS or Higher

88%

BA or Higher

24.7%

Graduate+

8.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$316,200

Median Renti

$1,750

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.2%18,748

Renter-Occupied

22.8%5,549

Total Units

26,356

Homeownership

77.2%

Vacancy Rate

7.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

4%746

$50K–$100K

8.9%1,660

$100K–$150K

12.5%2,338

$150K–$200K

5.3%996

$200K–$300K

16.1%3,018

$300K–$500K

40%7,490

$500K–$1M

13.1%2,458

$1M+

0.2%42

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

140

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

531

$1,250–$1,500

903

$1,500–$2,000

1,905

$2,000+

1,711

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%98

2010–2019

3.4%884

2000–2009

5.3%1,401

1990–1999

11.8%3,117

1980–1989

20.3%5,349

1970–1979

44.1%11,633

1960–1969

10.2%2,701

1950–1959

3.9%1,033

1940–1949

0.1%27

1939 or earlier

0.4%113

Heating Fuel

Electricity

92.4%22,450

No Fuel

4.8%1,176

Utility Gas

2.3%565

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%79

Solar

0.1%17

Fuel Oil

0%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,450

Mean Household Incomei

$81,926

Per Capita Incomei

$34,214

Poverty Ratei

12%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

31,792

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.8%1,410

$10K–$15K

3.8%929

$15K–$20K

4.4%1,067

$20K–$25K

4.9%1,199

$25K–$30K

4.7%1,130

$30K–$35K

2.2%525

$35K–$40K

4.4%1,077

$40K–$45K

4.8%1,173

$45K–$50K

3%729

$50K–$60K

9.9%2,395

$60K–$75K

8.2%1,982

$75K–$100K

13.3%3,227

$100K–$125K

9.6%2,341

$125K–$150K

8.6%2,078

$150K–$200K

7.1%1,723

$200K+

5.4%1,312

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

249

Residentsi

679

Avg. Tenant Renti

$740/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers246 homes85% occupied$740/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,450/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

68%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

21%

Low income$31K–$50K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $50K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

92% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

94% of subsidized households are minority

22% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

24,04540.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

565

Mexico

310

Guatemala

275

India

224

United Kingdom

123

Poland

108

Germany

105

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

29,912

Avg. Commutei

30.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

30,381

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,207(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.4%Insured

10.6%Uninsured