Margate, FL Demographics

A map of Margate's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	19,674	18,484	33.2%	31.5%
White	17,267	18,165	29.2%	30.9%
Hispanic	15,790	15,917	26.7%	27.1%
Multiracial	3,091	2,648	5.2%	4.5%
Asian	1,891	2,502	3.2%	4.3%
Native American/Other	1,485	996	2.5%	1.7%

Margate, Florida has an estimated population of 59,198, a less than 1% change from the 58,712 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 33.2% Black, 29.2% White, 26.7% Hispanic, 5.2% Multiracial, 3.2% Asian, and 2.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Margate, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Margate is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Margate, that probability was 72.8% in 2020 and 72.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Margate is ranked the 66th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Margate was ranked the 66th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Margate's White Population

17,267 residents of Margate, or 29.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Margate is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Margate ranks 803rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Margate's White population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Margate's population has decreased from 30.9% to 29.2%.

Margate is more White than neighboring North Lauderdale (7.9% White), Tamarac (26.2% White), and Lauderdale Lakes (6.9% White). Margate is less White than neighboring Coconut Creek (44.1% White), and Coral Springs (33% White).

Margate's Black Population

19,674 residents of Margate, or 33.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Margate is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Margate ranks 97th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Margate's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. Black residents' share of Margate's population has increased from 31.5% to 33.2%.

Margate is more Black than neighboring Coconut Creek (15.8% Black), and Coral Springs (24% Black). Margate is less Black than neighboring North Lauderdale (55.5% Black), Tamarac (36.4% Black), and Lauderdale Lakes (81% Black).

Margate's Asian Population

1,891 residents of Margate, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Margate is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Margate ranks 96th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Margate's Asian population has declined by an estimated 24.4%. Asian residents' share of Margate's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.2%.

Margate is more Asian than neighboring Tamarac (2.8% Asian), and Lauderdale Lakes (2.2% Asian). Margate is less Asian than neighboring North Lauderdale (3.6% Asian), and Coral Springs (4.9% Asian).

Margate's Hispanic Population

15,790 residents of Margate, or 26.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Margate is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Margate ranks 227th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Margate's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Margate's population has remained roughly unchanged at 26.7%.

Margate is more Hispanic than neighboring Lauderdale Lakes (8% Hispanic). Margate is less Hispanic than neighboring North Lauderdale (26.8% Hispanic), Coconut Creek (28.2% Hispanic), Coral Springs (31.2% Hispanic), and Tamarac (31.5% Hispanic).

Margate's Native American/Other Population

1,485 residents of Margate, or 2.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Margate is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Margate ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Margate's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 49.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Margate's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.5%.

Margate is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Lauderdale (1.6% Native American/Other), Coconut Creek (1.9% Native American/Other), Coral Springs (1.8% Native American/Other), Tamarac (0.6% Native American/Other), and Lauderdale Lakes (0.5% Native American/Other).

Margate's Multiracial Population

3,091 residents of Margate, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Margate is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Margate ranks 239th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Margate's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Margate's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.2%.

Margate is more Multiracial than neighboring North Lauderdale (4.6% Multiracial), Coral Springs (5.1% Multiracial), Tamarac (2.5% Multiracial), and Lauderdale Lakes (1.4% Multiracial). Margate is less Multiracial than neighboring Coconut Creek (6.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.