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 City, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,234

Median Agei

57.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.3%4,830

Hispanic/Latino

4.3%224

Two or More

1.7%91

Asian

1.3%69

Black

0.4%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%73

High School Diploma

14.3%588

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%197

Some College (1+ yr)

9.4%387

Associate's Degree

7.8%321

Bachelor's Degree

29.5%1,211

Master's Degree

15.1%618

Professional Degree

9.8%400

Doctorate

3.3%136

HS or Higher

95.9%

BA or Higher

57.7%

Graduate+

28.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$708,800

Median Renti

$1,347

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

90%2,313

Renter-Occupied

10%257

Total Units

6,877

Homeownership

90%

Vacancy Rate

62.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.7%63

$50K–$100K

0%1

$100K–$150K

4.3%100

$150K–$200K

1%23

$200K–$300K

3.9%91

$300K–$500K

17.3%400

$500K–$1M

43.1%997

$1M+

27.6%638

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3.1%210

2010–2019

12.2%836

2000–2009

7.1%486

1990–1999

4%277

1980–1989

9.5%655

1970–1979

13.9%956

1960–1969

11.8%814

1950–1959

19.6%1,346

1940–1949

6%414

1939 or earlier

12.8%883

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73%1,876

Electricity

22.6%581

Fuel Oil

1.5%39

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%32

No Fuel

0.9%22

Other

0.7%17

Solar

0.1%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$121,800

Mean Household Incomei

$179,475

Per Capita Incomei

$85,724

Poverty Ratei

6.3%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

2,695

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%118

$10K–$15K

0.7%17

$15K–$20K

3.1%80

$20K–$25K

1.9%50

$25K–$30K

2.3%58

$30K–$35K

2.4%62

$35K–$40K

1.8%47

$40K–$45K

0.9%24

$45K–$50K

1.9%48

$50K–$60K

4.5%115

$60K–$75K

4.7%120

$75K–$100K

6.1%158

$100K–$125K

16.1%415

$125K–$150K

11.8%304

$150K–$200K

10.9%280

$200K+

26.2%674

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$421/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

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

Project Based Section 874 homes98% occupied$421/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $121,800/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $37K/yr

69%

Very low income$37K–$61K/yr

30%

Low income$61K–$97K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

62% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

8% of subsidized households are minority

16% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

96% 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

3416.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

Poland

Germany

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,552

Avg. Commutei

28 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,569

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

159(3.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.4%Insured

1.6%Uninsured