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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Margate City

New Jersey · 8,193 residents · 1.416 sq mi
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Margate City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,876. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $182,700. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,193
−3%since 1990
from 8,431 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,786 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 5,954 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
49.8
+4%since 1990
from 47.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Margate City
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,876
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,649 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$33,566
+20%since 1990
from $27,939 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.3%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$182,700
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $177,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$739
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $657 in 1990
US average: $602
74.3%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 78.1% in 1990
25.7% rent
4.0
−9%since 1990
from 4.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(8,318)
Black0.7%(61)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(70)
Asian0.3%(23)
Diversity Score5.3%(447)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(7,704)
Black0.8%(67)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(222)
Asian1.6%(127)
Diversity Score12.3%(1,012)
12
+133%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.5%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 32.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.3%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 83.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.4%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
−23%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Margate City, New Jersey?

Margate City, New Jersey has about 8,193 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Margate City, New Jersey?

The typical household in Margate City, New Jersey earns about $45,876 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Margate City, New Jersey expensive?

In Margate City, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $182,700, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Margate City, New Jersey?

About 36.5% of adults age 25 and over in Margate City, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Margate City, New Jersey?

About 7.3% of people in Margate City, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Margate City, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Margate City, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 238 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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