Margate City, New Jersey facts for kids
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Margate City, New Jersey
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Map of Margate City in Atlantic County. Inset: Location of Atlantic County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
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Census Bureau map of Margate City, New Jersey
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 Margate City, New Jersey
Location in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Margate City, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Margate City, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Jersey |
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| County | Atlantic | |
| Incorporated | September 7, 1885 (as Borough of South Atlantic City) | |
| Reincorporated | April 23, 1897 (as city) | |
| Renamed | April 20, 1909 (as Margate City) | |
| Named for | Margate, Kent, England | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Walsh Act | |
| • Body | Board of Commissioners | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.63 sq mi (4.22 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.42 sq mi (3.67 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.56 km2) 13.19% | |
| Area rank | 435th of 565 in state 22nd of 23 in county |
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| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,317 | |
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5,162 | |
| • Rank | 369th of 565 in state 15th of 23 in county |
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| • Density | 3,754.9/sq mi (1,449.8/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 177th of 565 in state 2nd of 23 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08402
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| Area code(s) | 609 | |
| FIPS code | 3400143890 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885292 | |
Margate City is a fun city located on the Jersey Shore in New Jersey. It sits on Absecon Island, right next to the Atlantic Ocean. It's a great place to visit, especially in the summer!
The city was first called South Atlantic City in 1885. Later, in 1897, it became a city. Then, in 1909, its name was changed to Margate City. It was named after a town called Margate in England.
Margate City is on Absecon Island, which is about 8.1 miles (13.0 km) long. Other cities like Atlantic City and Ventnor City are also on this island. Margate City is famous for Lucy the Elephant, a huge elephant-shaped building that's over 140 years old! It's a National Historic Landmark. You might also know Marven Gardens from the game Monopoly, which is in Margate.
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About Margate City
Where is Margate City?
Margate City is a small place, covering about 1.63 square miles (4.22 km2). Most of this area is land, but some is water. It shares borders with Longport and Ventnor City.
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 69 | — | |
| 1910 | 129 | 87.0% | |
| 1920 | 249 | 93.0% | |
| 1930 | 2,913 | 1,069.9% | |
| 1940 | 3,266 | 12.1% | |
| 1950 | 4,715 | 44.4% | |
| 1960 | 9,474 | 100.9% | |
| 1970 | 10,576 | 11.6% | |
| 1980 | 9,179 | −13.2% | |
| 1990 | 8,431 | −8.1% | |
| 2000 | 8,193 | −2.8% | |
| 2010 | 6,354 | −22.4% | |
| 2020 | 5,317 | −16.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 5,162 | −18.8% | |
| Population sources: 1900–2000 1900–1920 1900–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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In 2020, about 5,317 people lived in Margate City. The population has changed over the years. For example, in 2010, there were 6,354 people, and in 2000, there were 8,193.
What's the Weather Like?
Margate City has a climate with hot, somewhat humid summers and cool winters. There's rain throughout the year. In summer, a cool sea breeze often blows, but sometimes it can get very hot. In winter, it can get very cold and windy. The area usually gets about 12 to 18 feet (3.7 to 5.5 m) of snow each winter. February is often the snowiest month.
| Climate data for Margate City Beach, NJ (1981–2010 Averages) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 41.5 (5.3) |
43.4 (6.3) |
50.2 (10.1) |
59.2 (15.1) |
68.4 (20.2) |
77.4 (25.2) |
82.3 (27.9) |
81.2 (27.3) |
75.7 (24.3) |
65.3 (18.5) |
56.1 (13.4) |
46.5 (8.1) |
62.4 (16.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 33.8 (1.0) |
35.7 (2.1) |
42.2 (5.7) |
51.3 (10.7) |
60.5 (15.8) |
69.9 (21.1) |
75.1 (23.9) |
74.1 (23.4) |
68.0 (20.0) |
57.3 (14.1) |
48.1 (8.9) |
38.7 (3.7) |
54.6 (12.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 26.2 (−3.2) |
28.1 (−2.2) |
34.1 (1.2) |
43.4 (6.3) |
52.7 (11.5) |
62.4 (16.9) |
68.0 (20.0) |
67.0 (19.4) |
60.3 (15.7) |
49.2 (9.6) |
40.1 (4.5) |
30.9 (−0.6) |
47.0 (8.3) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.25 (83) |
2.89 (73) |
4.18 (106) |
3.61 (92) |
3.23 (82) |
2.96 (75) |
3.40 (86) |
4.15 (105) |
3.08 (78) |
3.62 (92) |
3.36 (85) |
3.88 (99) |
41.61 (1,057) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 68.1 | 67.0 | 63.5 | 64.4 | 69.3 | 73.1 | 73.1 | 75.1 | 73.2 | 71.9 | 69.8 | 68.1 | 69.7 |
| Average dew point °F (°C) | 24.4 (−4.2) |
25.8 (−3.4) |
30.7 (−0.7) |
39.7 (4.3) |
50.4 (10.2) |
60.9 (16.1) |
65.9 (18.8) |
65.7 (18.7) |
59.1 (15.1) |
48.3 (9.1) |
38.7 (3.7) |
29.1 (−1.6) |
45.0 (7.2) |
| Source: PRISM | |||||||||||||
| Climate data for Atlantic City, NJ Ocean Water Temperature (5 NE Margate City) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 37 (3) |
35 (2) |
42 (6) |
48 (9) |
56 (13) |
63 (17) |
70 (21) |
73 (23) |
70 (21) |
61 (16) |
53 (12) |
44 (7) |
54 (12) |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Fun Things to Do in Margate
Summer Fun and Beaches
Margate is a very popular spot in the summer. Many people have second homes here just for the warm months. Unlike some other Jersey Shore towns, Margate doesn't have many hotels. So, most visitors are people who come back year after year.
Margate's beaches are great for surfing, kayaking, and hobie cat sailing. The beaches are not as wide as some others, and they have man-made dunes to help protect them from storms. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer from 10 am to 6 pm. You need to buy a beach tag to use the beaches.
Marinas and Fishing
If you like fishing, Margate has many docks along the bay. You can enjoy relaxing hours of fishing. There are also local boats you can charter for sport or deep-sea fishing. Margate's marinas offer places to dock boats, rent equipment, and buy fuel.
Famous Attractions
Margate is home to Lucy the Elephant, a giant elephant-shaped building. It's known as the "largest elephant in the world" and is the oldest example of animal-shaped architecture in the United States. Lucy is over 140 years old! She was recently restored and is visited by about 130,000 people every year.
During the summer, Margate also has a farmers' market every Thursday. You can buy fresh local fruits and vegetables there.
Education in Margate City
Younger students in Margate City, from kindergarten to eighth grade, go to Margate City Schools. Students from Longport Borough also attend these schools. There are two schools in the district:
- William H. Ross III Elementary School (grades K–4)
- Eugene A. Tighe Middle School (grades 5–8)
In 2017, Eugene A. Tighe Middle School received a special award called the National Blue Ribbon.
For high school, students from Margate go to Atlantic City High School in Atlantic City. Students from Brigantine and Ventnor City also attend this high school.
There are also other school options:
- Atlantic County Institute of Technology in Mays Landing.
- Charter-Tech High School for the Performing Arts in Somers Point.
For Catholic school options, students can attend:
- Holy Spirit High School in Absecon.
- St. Augustine College Preparatory School in Richland.
- Our Lady of Mercy Academy in Newfield.
Getting Around Margate City
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Margate City has about 42.53 miles (68.45 km) of roads. Most of these roads are maintained by the city itself.
There are no major highways that go directly through Margate City. The main roads are county roads:
- County Route 563 starts in Margate City and goes over the Downbeach Express, a toll bridge that connects Margate to the mainland.
- County Route 629 follows Ventnor Avenue, heading towards Ventnor and Atlantic City in one direction, and towards Longport and Somers Point in the other.
You can also get around using public buses. NJ Transit offers bus service on the 505 route between Longport and Atlantic City. Since April 2023, the 504 bus route also goes to Margate.
Notable People from Margate City
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Margate City:
- John F. Amodeo (born 1950), a politician who served in the New Jersey government.
- Chris Arena (born 1987), a singer-songwriter.
- Colin Bell (born 1981), also a politician who served in the New Jersey government.
- David Brog (born 1965/1966), a former leader of a religious organization.
- Tim Cavanaugh (born 1967), an editor for the Los Angeles Times who grew up in Margate.
- Micaela Diamond (born 1999), a Broadway actor known for her role in The Cher Show.
- Nancy Falkow (born 1970), a singer and songwriter.
- Walter S. Jeffries (1893–1954), a politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives and was mayor of Margate City.
- Red Klotz (1920–2014), a former basketball player who created the Washington Generals team.
- Mary Lacity (born 1963), a university professor.
- Pete Latzo (1902–1968), a boxing champion in the 1920s.
- Thomas C. McGrath Jr. (1927–1994), a politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Scott Neustadter (born 1977), a Hollywood screenwriter who wrote (500) Days of Summer.
- Steven P. Perskie (born 1945), a former judge and politician in New Jersey.
- Ralph L. Sacco (1957–2023), a neurologist and president of the American Heart Association.
- Jessica Savitch (1947–1983), a television reporter.
- Claire Swift (born 1974), a politician who serves in the New Jersey government.
See also
In Spanish: Margate City para niños
