Margate City, New Jersey
Margate City: City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States
About
Margate City is a city located in the county of Atlantic in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,354 and a population density of 1,504 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 5,865 inhabitants.
The city was created 140 years ago in 1884.
Quick Facts about Margate City
| Population : | 5,865 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Atlantic County |
| Postal code : | 08402 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 609 |
| Area : | 4.22 km2 |
| Altitude : | 23 feet / 7 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1885 (140 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:19:40 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,388 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -8.34% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Margate City is located at 39°19'40"N 74°30'13"W (39.3278900, -74.5034900). It has 3 neighbors: Township of Egg Harbor, Longport and Ventnor City.
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Margate City has 3 neighbours.
- Township of Egg Harbor township in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States
- Longport borough in Atlantic County, New Jersey
- Ventnor City city in New Jersey
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Margate City decreased by 8.34% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,354 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,346 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,315 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,267 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,200 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,143 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,058 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,982 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,927 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,865 | -1.06% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Margate City
1 Lucy the Elephant
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Other Places in Margate City
1 Margate City Hall
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People born in Margate City (4)
People born in Margate City, including writer David Brog, screenwriter and film producer Scott Neustadter, beauty pageant contestant Jennifer Farrell, .
List
- Micaela Diamond (Actor and singer (b. 1999)) she was born in 17/07/1999
Schools in Margate City
College & universities near Margate City, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430403 | Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City | West Atlantic City (NJ) | 08232 |
Stations (18)
Amtrak & bus stations near Margate City, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACY | Atlantic City Rail Terminal | 1 Atlantic City Expressway | OTHER |
| ABN | Absecon | Shore Road and Ohio Ave | OTHER |
| EGH | Egg Harbor City, New Jersey | South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave | OTHER |
| HTN | Hammonton, New Jersey | Egg Harbor Rd & Line St. | OTHER |
| ATO | Atco, New Jersey | Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave | OTHER |
Post offices near Margate City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Margate City Post Office | Margate City (NJ) | 08402 |
Other cities in Atlantic County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Atlantic County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | 37,743 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Pleasantville | 20,060 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey |
| Hammonton | 13,902 | Town in Atlantic County, New Jersey |
| Somers Point | 10,153 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Ventnor City | 9,895 | City in New Jersey |
| Absecon | 8,789 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Brigantine | 8,577 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey |
| Northfield | 8,047 | City in New Jersey |
| Linwood | 6,635 | City in New Jersey |
| Buena | 4,267 | Borough in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Egg Harbor City | 4,052 | City in New Jersey |
| Weymouth | 2,871 | Township of New Jersey |
| Mays Landing | 2,135 | Town |
| Folsom | 1,776 | Borough of New Jersey, United States |
| Estell Manor | 1,738 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Collings Lakes | 1,706 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Margate City distances to largest New Jersey cities
