Margate City, New Jersey

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Map of Margate City in Atlantic County
Map of Margate City in Atlantic County

Margate City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city population was 8,193.

Margate City was originally incorporated as a South Atlantic City borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on September 7, 1885, from portions of Egg Harbor Township, based on the results of a referendum held on August 1, 1885. South Atlantic City was reincorporated as a city on April 23, 1897, replacing the Borough of South Atlantic City. Margate City was incorporated on April 20, 1909, replacing the City of South Atlantic City.[1]

Margate City is located on Absecon Island, along with Atlantic City, Ventnor, and Longport, and stretches approximately eight blocks from the Atlantic Ocean to the bay at most points in town. Margate is a popular Jersey Shore destination, and is highly popular during summer months. Margate City is the home of Lucy the Elephant, a large wooden elephant 65 ft (19.7 m) tall. Marven Gardens, of Monopoly fame, is also located there.

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[edit] Geography

Margate City is located at 39°19′46″N, 74°30′24″W (39.329416, -74.506613)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.1 km² (1.6 mi²). 3.7 km² (1.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (11.39%) is water.

[edit] Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1930 2,913
–
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%
Est. 2005 8,666 [2] 5.8%
Population 1930 - 1990[3]

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 8,193 people, 3,984 households, and 2,302 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,243.5/km² (5,825.4/mi²). There were 7,006 housing units at an average density of 1,918.5/km² (4,981.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.73% White, 0.87% African American, 0.02% Native American, 1.56% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.92% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.71% of the population.

There were 3,984 households out of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the city the population was spread out with 15.4% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 28.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,876, and the median income for a family was $63,917. Males had a median income of $48,152 versus $31,025 for females. The per capita income for the city was $33,566. About 7.0% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Government

[edit] Local government

Margate has adopted the Walsh Act commission form of city government. There are 3 commission seats, which are elected during a non-partisan at-large election. Each commission seat is for a 4-year concurrent term. The Mayor is then selected from among the three elected Commissioners by a vote between them and assigned to the office by resolution.[4]

Members of the Margate City Commission are:[5]

[edit] Federal, state and county representation

Margate City is in the Second Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 2nd Legislative District.[6]

New Jersey's Second Congressional District, covering all of Atlantic County, Cape May County, Cumberland County and Salem County and portions of Burlington County, Camden County and Gloucester County, is represented by Frank LoBiondo (R, Vineland). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).

The 2nd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by James J. McCullough (R, Egg Harbor Township), and in the Assembly by Francis J. Blee (R, Absecon) and Jim Whelan (D, Atlantic City). The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken).

Atlantic County's County Executive is Dennis Levinson. The executive, along with the Board of Chosen Freeholders, administers all county business. Atlantic County's Freeholders are Francis Sutton, James Curcio, Frank Finnerty (Freeholder Vice Chairman), Alisa Cooper, Joe Kelly, Rev. Lawton Nelson, Thomas Russo, Sue Schilling and Joseph F. Silipena (Freeholder Chairman).

[edit] Education

For Kindergarten through eighth grade, students attend the Margate City Schools, together with students from Longport Borough, who attend as part of a sending/receiving relationship. Schools in the district (with 2004-05 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics) are Union Avenue Elementary School with 186 students in grades K - 2, William H. Ross III Intermediate with 206 students in grades 3 - 5 and Eugene A. Tighe Middle School with 199 students in grades 6 - 8.

Students in grades 9-12, along with those from Brigantine, Longport and Ventnor City, attend Atlantic City High School in neighboring Atlantic City, as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Atlantic City School District.

[edit] Summers

[edit] Residency

Along with other spots on the Jersey Shore, Margate becomes a popular destination in the summer months. Many houses in Margate are second homes used during the Summer, but a considerable number are owned by year-round residents. Most people who vacation in Margate own their 'shore house', and will come down on nearly all summer weekends. They will also usually take a few full weeks at the shore, and several visits in the winter months. Unlike in other places, such as Cape May or Ocean City, where many visitors spend a few nights in a hotel, Margate has no hotel, so most of the people who choose this town are regulars. Margate does not have the feel of a tourist destination. Also unlike other area towns such as Ocean City and the municipalities on Long Beach Island, weekly house/condominium rentals are almost non-existent in Margate. Municipal codes require a new Certificate of Occupancy every time a new party takes up "residence," thus making weekly rentals difficult and almost non-viable.[citation needed]

[edit] Beaches

Margate beaches are narrower than beaches at many other places at the Jersey Shore. There are few dunes, and most beachfront houses are right against the bulkhead with nothing between them and the ocean. In summer months, beaches are more crowded than places such as Avalon and Long Beach Island, but much less crowded than more touristy locations such as Ocean City.

Margate City Beach Patrol operates lifeguard stands and beach patrol operations for the Margate beaches. Lifeguards are on duty during summer months from 10 am to 6 pm, with more limited hours in the late Spring and early Autumn months.

[edit] Retail

There are two small commercial areas in Margate. One is in the northern end of the city, and the other is located in the south. Both contain clothing stores, ice cream shops, and restaurants.

[edit] References

  1. ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 70.
  2. ^ Census data for Margate City, United States Census Bureau, accessed March 1, 2007
  3. ^ Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, accessed March 1, 2007
  4. ^ About Margate City: City Government, accessed June 16, 2006
  5. ^ Margate City Municipal Directory, accessed March 3, 2007
  6. ^ League of Women Voters: 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, p. 60, accessed August 30, 2006

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