Divorce rates among Broward County residents
The American Community Survey (2019-2023) estimates that 11.0% of men and 15.1% of women aged 15 and older in Broward County were divorced. These figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's five-year estimates for the county, not for Margate specifically. An attorney can explain how these figures might relate to a specific situation.
Households and marriage in Broward County
The American Community Survey (2019-2023) estimates Broward County had 749,372 households, with 43.0% of them being married-couple households.
Population growth in Margate and Broward County
Margate's estimated population was 60,650 on July 1, 2024, up from 58,701 at the April 2020 census base, a 3.3% increase, according to U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates. Broward County's estimated population was 2,037,472 on July 1, 2024, up from 1,944,404 at the April 2020 census base, a 4.8% increase, the same source shows. The Census Bureau also estimates that 415,514 of Broward County's residents were under 18 on July 1, 2024.
Local facts on this page come from public sources including U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates and U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 county population estimates by age, listed below. Checked against those sources. Last updated October 2026.
Family Law Cases in Margate, FL
Located in South Florida, Margate residents benefit from attorneys who understand the diverse community's unique family structures and economic considerations. Margate's proximity to Fort Lauderdale means cases are handled in the same court system, but local attorneys better understand the community's specific needs.
Common Family Law Matters in Margate
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, support, and other sensitive matters involving family relationships and domestic issues.
Why Hire a Local Family Law Attorney in Margate?
Local attorneys understand Margate's cost of living factors that influence alimony and child support calculations.
Florida Family Law Laws & Deadlines
Florida follows equitable distribution for marital property and has specific statutes governing alimony duration and amount based on marriage length. See our Florida family law page for more.
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