Margate City, New Jersey 124966 225886675 2008-07-15T21:30:38Z Alansohn 118722 Add more specific source for FIPS code using [[Project:AutoWikiBrowser|AWB]] {{Infobox Settlement |official_name = Margate City, New Jersey |settlement_type = [[City (New Jersey)]] |nickname = |motto = <!-- Images --> |image_skyline = |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |image_seal = <!-- Maps --> |image_map = Atlantic_County_New_Jersey_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Margate_City_Highlighted.svg |mapsize = 250x200px |map_caption = Map of Margate City in Atlantic County |image_map1 = Census Bureau map of Margate City, New Jersey.gif |mapsize1 = 250x200px |map_caption1 = Census Bureau map of Margate City, New Jersey <!-- Location --> |subdivision_type = [[List of countries|Country]] |subdivision_name = [[United States]] |subdivision_type1 = [[Political divisions of the United States|State]] |subdivision_name1 = [[New Jersey]] |subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in New Jersey|County]] |subdivision_name2 = [[Atlantic County, New Jersey|Atlantic]] |government_footnotes = |government_type = [[Walsh Act (New Jersey)]] |leader_title = [[Mayor]] |leader_name = Michael Becker |leader_title1 = |leader_name1 = |established_title = [[Municipal corporation|Incorporated]] |established_date = [[September 7]], [[1885]] <!-- Area --> |unit_pref = Imperial |area_footnotes = |area_magnitude = |area_total_km2 = 4.1 |area_land_km2 = 3.6 |area_water_km2 = 0.5 |area_total_sq_mi = 1.6 |area_land_sq_mi = 1.4 |area_water_sq_mi = 0.2 <!-- Population --> |population_as_of = 2006 |population_footnotes = <ref name=CensusEst/> |population_total = 8601 |population_density_km2 = 2249.2 |population_density_sq_mi = 5825.4 <!-- General information --> |timezone = [[Eastern Time Zone (North America)|Eastern (EST)]] |utc_offset = -5 |timezone_DST = EDT |utc_offset_DST = -4 |elevation_footnotes = <ref>{{Gnis|885292|Margate City}}, [[Geographic Names Information System]]. Accessed [[January 4]], [[2008]].</ref> |elevation_m = 2 |elevation_ft = 7 |latd = 39 |latm = 19 |lats = 51 |latNS = N| longd = 74 |longm = 30 |longs = 26 |longEW = W <!-- Area/postal codes & others --> |postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]] |postal_code = 08402 |area_code = [[Area code 609|609]] |blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]] |blank_info = 34-43890{{GR|2}}<ref>[http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/webrepts/commoncodes/ccc_nj.html A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey], Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed [[July 14]], [[2008]].</ref> |blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID |blank1_info = 0885292{{GR|3}} |website = http://www.margate-nj.com |footnotes = }} :''See also: other [[Margate (disambiguation)|Margates]]'' '''Margate City''' is a [[city (New Jersey)|city]] in [[Atlantic County, New Jersey|Atlantic County]], [[New Jersey]]. As of the [[United States 2000 Census]], the city population was 8,193. Margate City was originally incorporated as a the [[Borough (New Jersey)|borough]] of South Atlantic City by an Act of the [[New Jersey Legislature]] on [[September 7]], [[1885]], from portions of [[Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey|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]], and then reincorporated with the name Margate City [[April 20]], [[1909]].<ref name=Story>"The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 70.</ref> Margate City is located on 8.1-mile long [[Absecon Island]], along with [[Atlantic City, New Jersey|Atlantic City]] and [[Ventnor City, New Jersey|Ventnor City]] to the northeast, and [[Longport, New Jersey|Longport]] on the southwest.<ref>[http://www.nap.usace.army.mil/cenap-dp/projects/absecon/absecon.htm Absecon Island Shore Protection Project], [[United States Army Corps of Engineers]]. Accessed [[May 1]], [[2008]]. "Construct an approximate $63 million beach and dune system along the 8.1 mile oceanfront of Absecon Island that includes, the cities of Atlantic City, Ventnor, Margate and Longport."</ref> The city stretches approximately eight blocks from the [[Atlantic Ocean]] to the bay at most points in town. Margate is a popular [[Jersey Shore]] destination, especially during the summer. Margate City is the home of [[Lucy the Elephant]], a large wooden elephant 65 ft (19.7 m) tall. [[Marven Gardens]], of [[Monopoly (game)|''Monopoly'']] board game fame, is also located there. ==Geography== Margate City is located at {{coor dms|39|19|46|N|74|30|24|W|city}} (39.329416 , -74.506613){{GR|1}}. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of 1.6&nbsp;[[square mile]]s (4.1&nbsp;[[km²]]), of which, 1.4&nbsp;square miles (3.7&nbsp;km²) of it is land and 0.2&nbsp;square miles (0.5&nbsp;km²) of it (11.39%) is water. ==Demographics== {{USCensusPop | 1930= 2913 | 1940= 3266 | 1950= 4715 | 1960= 9474 | 1970= 10576 | 1980= 9179 | 1990= 8431 | 2000= 8193 | estimate=8601 | estyear=2006 | estref=<ref name=CensusEst>[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFPopulation?_event=Search&geo_id=16000US3441370&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US34%7C16000US3441370&_street=&_county=margate&_cityTown=margate&_state=04000US34&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=geoSelect&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=160&_submenuId=population_0&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry= Census data for Margate City], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed [[May 1]], [[2008]].</ref> | footnote=Population 1930 - 1990<ref>[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFPopulation?_event=Search&geo_id=16000US3441370&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US34%7C16000US3441370&_street=&_county=margate+city&_cityTown=margate+city&_state=04000US34&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=geoSelect&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=160&_submenuId=population_0&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry= Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990], Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed [[March 1]], [[2007]].</ref> }} As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} 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/sq&nbsp;mi). There were 7,006 housing units at an average density of 4,981.4/sq&nbsp;mi (1,918.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.73% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.87% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.02% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.56% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.07% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.92% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.83% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|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 [[Marriage|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. == Government == === Local government === Margate City has operated under the [[Walsh Act (New Jersey)|Walsh Act]] commission form of municipal government since 1911.<ref>[http://www.njstatelib.org/NJ_Information/Digital_Collections/MFMG/MFMGCH4.PDF The Commission Form of Municipal Government], p. 53. Accessed [[August 11]], [[2007]].</ref><ref>''2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'', [[Rutgers University]] [[Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy]], April 2005, p. 12.</ref> There are three commission seats, which are elected during a non-partisan at-large election. Each commission seat is for a four-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.<ref name=Overview/> Members of the Margate City Commission are:<ref>DeAngelis, Martin. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/story/7479111p-7373984c.html Mike Becker becomes new mayor of Margate"], ''[[Press of Atlantic City]]'', [[May 15]], [[2007]]. Accessed [[May 16]], [[2007]].</ref><ref name=Overview>[http://www.margate-nj.com/htm_docs/mun_overview.cfm Margate City Government Overview], Margate City. Accessed [[May 1]], [[2008]].</ref> *'''Michael Becker''' - [[Mayor]] and [[Commissioner of Revenue and Finance]] *'''Maurice "Maury" Blumberg''' - [[Commissioner of Public Affairs and Public Safety]] *'''Daniel Campbell''' - [[Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Public Property]] === Federal, state and county representation === Margate City is in the Second Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 2nd Legislative District.<ref>[http://www.lwvnj.org/pubs/CG06.pdf 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government], New Jersey [[League of Women Voters]], p. 60. Accessed [[August 30]], [[2006]].</ref> {{NJ Congress 02}} {{NJ Senate}} {{NJ Legislative 02}} {{NJ Governor}} {{NJ Atlantic County Freeholders}} == Education == For Kindergarten through eighth grade, public school students attend the [[Margate City Schools]], together with students from [[Longport, New Jersey|Longport Borough]], who attend as part of a [[sending/receiving relationship]].<ref>[http://www.margateschools.org/about.html About Margate and the School District], Margate City School District, Accessed [[May 1]], [[2008]]. "The Public School System of Margate City is composed of PK through 8th grade children who reside in the City of Margate and the Borough of Longport."</ref> Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the [[National Center for Education Statistics]]<ref>[http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3409690 Data for the Margate City Schools], [[National Center for Education Statistics]]. Accessed [[May 1]], [[2008]].</ref>) are [http://www.margateschools.org/uas/union_index.html Union Avenue Elementary School] with 224 students in grades K - 2, [http://www.margateschools.org/whr/ross_index.html William H. Ross III Intermediate] with 164 students in grades 3 - 5 and [http://www.margateschools.org/eat/tighe_index.html Eugene A. Tighe Middle School] with 195 students in grades 6 - 8. Eugene A. Tighe Middle School provides many programs including Project Challenge for advanced students and Special Services for disabled kids. Public school students in grades 9-12, along with those from [[Brigantine, New Jersey|Brigantine]], [[Longport, New Jersey|Longport]] and [[Ventnor City, New Jersey|Ventnor City]], attend [[Atlantic City High School]] in neighboring [[Atlantic City, New Jersey|Atlantic City]], as part of a [[sending/receiving relationship]] with the [[Atlantic City School District]].<ref>[http://education.state.nj.us/rc/rc06/narrative/01/0110/01-0110-010.html Atlantic City High School 2006 Report Card], [[New Jersey Department of Education]]. Accessed [[June 14]], [[2007]]. "Atlantic City High School is a unique, comprehensive state-of-the-art facility that serves a diverse student population from Atlantic City, Brigantine, Longport, Margate and Ventnor."</ref> [http://www.bsrs.org/ Blessed Sacrament Regional School] is a [[Catholic school]] serving students in grades pre-k through 8, located on Jerome Avenue, in connection with the Blessed Sacrament Church. Those who wish to attend private, catholic high school choose [[Holy Spirit High School (New Jersey)|Holy Spirit High School]], located in [[Absecon, New Jersey|Absecon]]. ==Summers== ===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, New Jersey|Cape May]] or [[Ocean City, New Jersey|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.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} ===Beaches=== Margate beaches are narrower than beaches at many other places at the Jersey Shore. There are a few dunes and those that do exist are artificial. They were created to protect beaches from [[nor'easter]]s and hurricanes. 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, New Jersey|Avalon]] and [[Long Beach Island]], but much less crowded than more touristy locations such as Atlantic City and 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. ==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. ==Notable residents== Notable current and former residents of Margate City include; *[[Tim Cavanaugh]] (1967-), a ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' editor, is a Margate native and was an MCBP lifeguard. *[[Steven C. Flanagan]], a criminal defense attorney living in Los Angeles, California, who defended in a major criminal case recently depicted in [[Michael Connley]]'s bestseller, ''Crime Beat: A Decade of Covering Cops and Killers.''{{Fact|date=November 2007}} *[[Walter S. Jeffries]] (1893-1954), represented [[New Jersey's 2nd congressional district]] from 1939-1941, and was mayor of Margate City from 1931-1935.<ref>[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=J000075 Walter Sooy Jeffries biography], [[United States Congress]]. Accessed [[August 3]], [[2007]].</ref> *[[Thomas C. McGrath, Jr.]] (1927-1994), represented [[New Jersey's 2nd congressional district]] in the [[United States House of Representatives]] from 1965-1967.<ref>[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M000459 Thomas Charles McGrath, Jr. biography], [[United States Congress]]. Accessed [[June 18]], [[2007]].</ref> ==References== {{Reflist|2}} ==External links== *[http://www.margate-nj.com/ Margate City official website] *[http://www.lucytheelephant.org/ Official site for Lucy the Elephant] *[http://marvelousmargate.com/ Marvelous Margate] *[http://www.margateschools.org/ Margate City Schools] *{{NJReportCard|01|3020|0|Margate City Schools}} *[http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3409690 Data for the Margate City Schools], [[National Center for Education Statistics]] *[http://www.acboe.org/Schools/ACHS/achs.html Atlantic City High School] *[http://www.margatelibrary.org/ Margate City Public Library] *[http://www.shorenewstoday.com/db The Current of Longport, Margate, Ventnor (Downbeach)] {{Geolinks-US-cityscale|39.329416|-74.506613}} {{Atlantic County, New Jersey}} [[Category:Atlantic County, New Jersey]] [[Category:Cities in New Jersey]] [[Category:Walsh Act]] [[de:Margate City]] [[nl:Margate City]] [[pt:Margate City]] [[vo:Margate City]]