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Gastonia, NC vs Margate, FL

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- Margate is 0% more densely populated than Gastonia.
- People are 5.3% more likely to be married in Margate.
- The Median Age is 8.6 years older in Margate.
 Gastonia, NCMargate, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock58,331329,725,481
 Female Population52.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock46.638.4
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 Population - 201071,716  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock53,909285,036,114
 Population - 199054,732  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock9.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now41.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock6,659.693.4
 Land Area51.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Gastonia, NCMargate, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock14.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Gastonia, NCMargate, FLUnited States
 White55.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock32.6%12.2%
 Asian1.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock24.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Gastonia, NCMargate, FLUnited States
 Married Population46.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock51.5%50.2%
 Never Married34.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.8%10.8%
 Widowed6.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.312.60
 Households30,991  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock14,92180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock50.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households11,852  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock13.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Gastonia    11 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

This city is about Greed. Council does not care about the citizens. The only hospital pays the city millions so they can be on hospital. Quality of care I rate a 2. Low  More

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Over 7 years ago

I AMFROM FLORIDA THE SUNSHINE STATE AND I AM LOOKING TO MAKE A MOVE TOWARD GASTONIA, NC. I AM A SINGLE PARENT OF 4 AND FEEL THAT THE RIGHT MOVE FOR MY FAMILY WOULD BE  More

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Over 17 years ago

The schools are overcrowded but the county is trying to rectify the situation by building new  More

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Reviews for Margate    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Butterfly World, is minutes away from Margate and the largest selection of butterflies, it is a must see. The Festival Flea Market is one of the best flea markets I've  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have lived here in Margate, FL for the past 7 years and I must say it has been very nice. The people here are nice and as far as the crime rate goes I must say I have  More

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Over 15 years ago

The crime statistics you see listed for Margate Florida are misleading, I have lived in Margate for years, I like many of Margate residents have had my home broken into  More

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