In May of 1955 Margate became a town and then on June 22, 1961 Margate became incorporated as a city. Margate is located in southeast Broward County near Fort Lauderdale. It has an approximate population of 53,284 residents and covers over 14 square miles of land. Other nearby communities include…Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Dania, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Lauderdale by the Sea, Lauderhill, Lighthouse Point, Miramar, Oakland Park, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, Tamarac, Wilton Manors and Weston Area.
Median household income: $38,722