Markham is a city located in Cook County Illinois. Markham has a 2024 population of 10,965. Markham is currently declining at a rate of -1.47% annually and its population has decreased by -5.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,620 in 2020.
The average household income in Markham is $74,048 with a poverty rate of 18.88%. The median age in Markham is 33.7 years: 29.7 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Markham was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,029 | 70.22% |
| White | 1,715 | 15% |
| Other race | 1,125 | 9.84% |
| Two or more races | 476 | 4.16% |
| Native American | 55 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,753 | 3.03 | 72 | 28 |
| Female | 1,197 | 4.02 | 42.2 | 57.8 |
| Non Family | 1,136 | 1.27 | 84 | 16 |
| Married | 1,082 | 3.51 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Male | 338 | 3.92 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
3.66
Average Family Size
3.03
Average Household Size
72.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 494 | 6.83% |
| Associates Degree | 616 | 8.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 913 | 12.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 214 | 2.96% |
| High School Graduate | 2,550 | 35.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 445 | 6.15% |
| Some College | 2,004 | 27.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,036 | 4,607 | 944 |
| Hispanic | 1,014 | 615 | 23 |
| White | 987 | 897 | 103 |
| Other Race | 596 | 362 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 340 | 264 | 55 |
| Native American | 43 | 32 | 0 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,074 | $0 | $49,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,186 | $18,929 | $39,155 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $70,000 | $73,947 | $34,531 |
| Overall | $40,270 | $36,279 | $41,451 |
| Some College | $44,194 | $46,797 | $41,688 |
$40,270
Average Earnings
$36,279
Average Male
$41,451
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.62% of Markham residents speak only English, while 13.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,866 | 1,436 | 18.26% |
| Hispanic | 1,849 | 432 | 23.36% |
| Other | 1,125 | 216 | 19.2% |
| White | 1,251 | 165 | 13.19% |
| Multiple | 476 | 157 | 32.98% |
18.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.07%
Male Poverty Rate
17.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Markham is Multiple, with 32.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Markham is White, with 13.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.93% |
| High School | 16.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.13% |
| Some College | 11.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 44.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Female Employed | 8.13% |
| Male Employed | 5.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,363 | $75,505 |
| Households | $52,364 | $74,048 |
| Married Families | $93,060 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,830 | $58,884 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.5%
Male Marriage Rate
23.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
309
Number of Veterans
281
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 99 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| World War II | 20 |
| Korea | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 103 |
| 65 to 74 | 70 |
| 75+ | 63 |
| 18 to 34 | 39 |
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 289 | 5.03% |
| White | 17 | 1.32% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 0.87% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 0.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.47%
Born in Markham
92.32%
Native Born
7.68%
Foreign Born
5.13%
Non Citizen
2.55%
Naturalized
92.32% of Markham residents were born in the United States, with 78.47% having been born in Illinois. 5.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,147 | -163 | -1.58% |
| 2028 | 10,310 | -164 | -1.57% |
| 2027 | 10,474 | -164 | -1.54% |
| 2026 | 10,638 | -163 | -1.51% |
| 2025 | 10,801 | -164 | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 10,965 | -164 | -1.47% |
| 2023 | 11,129 | -89 | -0.79% |
| 2022 | 11,218 | -190 | -1.67% |
| 2021 | 11,408 | -212 | -1.82% |
| 2020 | 11,620 | -682 | -5.54% |
| 2019 | 12,302 | -93 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 12,395 | -115 | -0.92% |
| 2017 | 12,510 | -97 | -0.77% |
| 2016 | 12,607 | -81 | -0.64% |
| 2015 | 12,688 | -39 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 12,727 | 12 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 12,715 | 44 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 12,671 | 55 | 0.44% |
| 2011 | 12,616 | 70 | 0.56% |
| 2010 | 12,546 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,620 | -516 | -3.93% |
| 1990 | 13,136 | -2,036 | -13.42% |
| 1980 | 15,172 | -815 | -5.1% |
| 1970 | 15,987 | 4,283 | 36.59% |
| 1960 | 11,704 | 8,951 | 325.14% |
| 1950 | 2,753 | -7,394 | -72.87% |