Today, the population has grown to over 50,000 people, residing in single family homes, condominiums, apartments and town homes. Margate's current population reflects the same proportionate changes in ethnic diversity as seen in Broward County's multi-cultural population. To meet the recreation needs of the younger population Margate has 20 parks. The two newest are the crown jewels in Margate's park system, The Sports Complex on Banks Road and Firefighters' Park on Rock Island Road. Road Patrol officers work an 11 hour day, four days on and four days off.
Officers currently receive overtime pay at time and a half if they work over their scheduled hours.
This time may also be taken in compensatory time to be taken at a later date. Holidays Employees get 12 holidays a year. Sworn police officers receive 96 hours of holiday compensatory time on October 1, every year. They must take that time by September 30 of the next year. The City is self-insured and provides three plans from which an employee can choose.