Markham, Illinois Population 2022
Markham is a city located in Illinois. Markham has a 2020 population of 11,491. Markham is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -1.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,661 in 2010.
The average household income in Markham is $59,287 with a poverty rate of 20.89%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,362 per month, and the median house value is $92,200. The median age in Markham is 37.5 years, 32.9 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
Markham Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Markhamwas:
- Black or African American: 74.78%
- White: 17.45%
- Other race: 5.01%
- Two or more races: 1.81%
- Asian: 0.75%
- Native American: 0.21%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,164 | 17.45% |
| Black or African American | 9,273 | 74.78% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 26 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 93 | 0.75% |
| Some Other Race | 621 | 5.01% |
| Two or More Races | 224 | 1.81% |
Markham Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,832 | 3.23 | 68.2 |
| Married | 1,089 | 3.51 | 90.6 |
| Male | 298 | 3.9 | 80.2 |
| Female | 1,434 | 4.28 | 42.6 |
| Non Family | 1,011 | 1.25 | 77 |
3.84
Average Family Size
3.23
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 314 | 4.27% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 575 | 7.82% |
| High School Graduate | 2,250 | 30.58% |
| Some College | 2,448 | 33.27% |
| Associates Degree | 643 | 8.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 752 | 10.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 375 | 5.10% |
Markham Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 52 | 40 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 180 | 180 | 54 |
| Black | 5,376 | 4,946 | 862 |
| White | 1,074 | 940 | 164 |
| Hispanic | 661 | 348 | 34 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | |
| Other Race | 214 | 103 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.08%.
$29,842
Average Earnings
$29,000
Average Male
$30,052
Average Female
Markham Language by Age
Markham Language
89.67% of Markham residents speak only English, while 10.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.36% of the population.
Markham Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,096 | 2,180 | 23.97% |
| White | 1,414 | 196 | 13.86% |
| Other | 15 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 1,383 | 168 | 12.15% |
| Multiple | 224 | 10 | 4.46% |
20.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.08%
Male Poverty Rate
19.88%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Markham
The race most likely to be in poverty in Markham is Black, with 23.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Markham is Multiple, with 4.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.08%.
Markham Marital Status
Marriage Rates
25.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.7%
Male Marriage Rate
21.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Markham Married by Age and Sex
Markham Marriage
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.
Markham Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 3.52% |
| Black | 468 | 7.50% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 0.99% |
Markham Veterans by Education
3.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
14.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
79.59%
Born in Markham
94.76%
Native Born
5.24%
Foreign Born
3.55%
Non Citizen
1.69%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.76% of Markham residents were born in the United States, with 79.59% having been born in Illinois. 3.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,753 | 0.00% | |
| 1960 | 11,704 | 8,951 | 15.57% |
| 1970 | 15,987 | 4,283 | 3.17% |
| 1980 | 15,172 | -815 | -0.52% |
| 1990 | 13,136 | -2,036 | -1.43% |
| 2000 | 12,620 | -516 | -0.40% |
| 2010 | 12,508 | -112 | -0.09% |
| 2011 | 12,423 | -85 | -0.68% |
| 2012 | 12,338 | -85 | -0.68% |
| 2013 | 12,253 | -85 | -0.69% |
| 2014 | 12,168 | -85 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 12,083 | -85 | -0.70% |
| 2016 | 11,998 | -85 | -0.70% |
| 2017 | 11,913 | -85 | -0.71% |
| 2018 | 11,828 | -85 | -0.71% |
| 2019 | 11,743 | -85 | -0.72% |
| 2020 | 11,661 | -82 | -0.70% |
| 2021 | 11,576 | -85 | -0.73% |
| 2022 | 11,491 | -85 | -0.73% |