Margate, Florida Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Margate, Florida is 58,418 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 67th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $60,852, the median home value is $286,200, and the median age is 45.7.
The population has grown 13.9% since 2010 (53,242 → 60,650).
58,418
Population
6669
People / sq mi
$60,852
Median Income
$286,200
Median Home Value
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Margate covers 8.8 sq mi of land at 6669 people per square mile.
About Margate, FL
Margate stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 6,669 people per square mile. With 58,418 residents, Margate is a city in Florida.
The typical household earns $60,852, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.8%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $286,200, with typical rent around $1,662.
Roughly 25.0% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 10.1%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Margate: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Margate city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Margate city had a population of 53,242 in 2010 and 60,650 in 2024, a 13.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 60,650 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.94%.
60,650
Population (2024)
53,242
Population (2010)
60,650
Peak (2024)
0.94%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 53,242 |
| 2011 | 54,190 |
| 2012 | 54,820 |
| 2013 | 55,256 |
| 2014 | 55,664 |
| 2015 | 56,741 |
| 2016 | 57,832 |
| 2017 | 58,200 |
| 2018 | 58,495 |
| 2019 | 58,796 |
| 2020 | 58,607 |
| 2021 | 58,132 |
| 2022 | 58,780 |
| 2023 | 59,786 |
| 2024 | 60,650 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 38.1% |
| Black or African American | 33.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$60,852
Median Household Income
$34,462
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$286,200
Median Home Value
$1,662
Median Rent
77.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
87.7%
High School+
25.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.1%
Drive Alone
74.5%
Public Transit
10.1%
Work From Home
29.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
27.4%
Foreign Born
61.7%
Non-English at Home
4.8%
Veterans
13.3%
With Disability
88.5%
Health Insurance
96.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.6% |
| Construction | 8.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.2% |
| Retail Trade | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.3% |
| Information | 5.3% |
| Public Administration | 4.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Margate, Florida has a population of 58,418 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 67th-largest city in Florida.
The median household income in Margate, Florida is $60,852, with 7.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Margate, Florida is $286,200, with median monthly rent at $1,662 and a homeownership rate of 77.1%.
The median age in Margate, Florida is 45.7 years. The population is 47.0% male and 53.0% female.
The population has grown 13.9% since 2010 (53,242 → 60,650).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.