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 $68,091 with a poverty rate of 23.18%. The median age in Markham is 33.2 years: 27.2 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Markham was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,527 | 73.56% |
| White | 1,957 | 16.88% |
| Other race | 577 | 4.98% |
| Two or more races | 394 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 67 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,703 | 3.12 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Female | 1,321 | 4.2 | 43.7 | 56.3 |
| Non Family | 1,093 | 1.27 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Married | 1,028 | 3.59 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Male | 261 | 3.54 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
3.81
Average Family Size
3.12
Average Household Size
68.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 469 | 6.67% |
| Associates Degree | 554 | 7.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 891 | 12.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 225 | 3.2% |
| High School Graduate | 2,474 | 35.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 322 | 4.58% |
| Some College | 2,096 | 29.81% |
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 | 5,033 | 4,632 | 939 |
| White | 1,163 | 1,055 | 113 |
| Hispanic | 662 | 390 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 278 | 218 | 34 |
| Other Race | 231 | 120 | 0 |
| Native American | 52 | 38 | 0 |
| Asian | 29 | 29 | 20 |
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 68.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,068 | $85,893 | $51,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $39,861 | $0 | $38,333 |
| High School Graduate | $29,661 | $16,096 | $34,896 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,609 | $38,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,498 | $32,482 | $38,293 |
| Some College | $39,877 | $41,523 | $39,190 |
$36,498
Average Earnings
$32,482
Average Male
$38,293
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.88% of Markham residents speak only English, while 9.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,369 | 2,018 | 24.11% |
| Hispanic | 1,283 | 348 | 27.12% |
| White | 1,471 | 176 | 11.96% |
| Multiple | 394 | 162 | 41.12% |
| Other | 577 | 158 | 27.38% |
23.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.25%
Male Poverty Rate
20.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Markham is Multiple, with 41.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Markham is White, with 11.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.52% |
| High School | 18.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.14% |
| Some College | 12.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 45.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.33% |
| Female Employed | 9.77% |
| Male Employed | 7.07% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,400 | $66,130 |
| Households | $47,955 | $68,091 |
| Married Families | $89,018 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,425 | $68,390 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.2%
Male Marriage Rate
21.3%
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
339
Number of Veterans
331
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 86 |
| First Gulf War | 54 |
| Korea | 50 |
| Second Gulf War | 45 |
| World War II | 26 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 96 |
| 75+ | 84 |
| 65 to 74 | 80 |
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 308 | 5.26% |
| White | 28 | 1.86% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.56% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 1.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
14%
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
81.69%
Born in Markham
95.32%
Native Born
4.68%
Foreign Born
2.67%
Non Citizen
2%
Naturalized
95.32% of Markham residents were born in the United States, with 81.69% having been born in Illinois. 2.67% 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% |