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Markham

County:
Cook County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
5.405
State:
Illinois

Markham is a city located in Cook County, Illinois. Markham has a 2026 population of 11,125. Markham is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -4.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,619 in 2020.

The median household income in Markham is $57,302 with a poverty rate of 18.03%. The median age in Markham is 34.2 years: 29.5 years for males, and 37.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.5 males.

11.1K
Total Population
2,058
Density (mi²)
-82 -0.73%
Growth

Markham Population

Markham Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202611,125-82-0.73%
202511,207-83-0.74%
202411,290740.66%
202311,216-42-0.37%
202211,258-150-1.31%
202111,408-256-2.19%
202011,619-683-5.55%
201912,302-93-0.75%
201812,395-115-0.92%
201712,510-97-0.77%
201612,607-81-0.64%
201512,688-39-0.31%
201412,727120.09%
201312,715440.35%
201212,671550.44%
201112,616700.56%
201012,546380.3%
200012,620-516-3.93%
199013,136-2,036-13.42%
198015,172-815-5.1%
197015,9874,28336.59%
196011,7048,951325.14%
19502,75300%

Median Age

Overall: 34.2 years
Female: 37.9 years
Male: 29.5 years

Markham Adults

There are 8,309 adults, (1,663 of whom are seniors) in Markham.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,899 (52%)
Male: 5,456 (48%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Markham includes 70.59% Black or African American, 11.27% White, 10.95% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American8,01670.59%
White1,28011.27%
Other race1,24310.95%
Two or more races7146.29%
Native American560.49%
Asian460.41%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1,24310.95%
Two or more races4714.15%
White2332.05%
Native American560.49%
Black or African American220.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American7,99470.4%
White1,0479.22%
Two or more races2432.14%
Asian460.41%

Markham Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Markham 's average per capita income is $45,183. Household income levels show a median of $57,302. The poverty rate stands at 18.03%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$94,476-
Families$71,557$82,547
Households$57,302$76,682
Non Families$41,324$48,974

$45,183

Average Income

$57,302

Median Household Income

18.03%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)