World Population Review
Markham, Illinois Population 2021
12,152
Markham is a city located in Illinois. With a 2020 population of 12,152, it is the 196th largest city in Illinois and the 2694th largest city in the United States . Markham is currently declining at a rate of -0.66% annually and its population has decreased by -2.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,508 in 2010. Markham reached it's highest population of 15,987 in 1970. Spanning over 5 miles, Markham has a population density of 2,248 people per square mile.
The average household income in Markham is $59,287 with a poverty rate of 19.02%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,261 per month, and the median house value is $90,000. 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 Markham was:
- Black or African American: 79.11%
- White: 14.47%
- Other race: 4.07%
- Two or more races: 1.03%
- Asian: 0.85%
- Native American: 0.47%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Markham, Illinois is 12,152 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 12,395.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 12,508.
Markham, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9,883 | 79.11% |
| White | 1,808 | 14.47% |
| Some Other Race | 508 | 4.07% |
| Two or More Races | 129 | 1.03% |
| Asian | 106 | 0.85% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 59 | 0.47% |
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Markham Population by Race
Markham Population Pyramid $2021
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Markham Population by Age
Markham Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,146 | 3.01 | 73 |
| Female | 1,357 | 4.13 | 54.5 |
| Non Family | 1,241 | 1.07 | 75.9 |
| Married | 1,207 | 3.51 | 88.6 |
| Male | 341 | 3.87 | 80.6 |
3.73
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
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Markham Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 297 | 3.72% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 738 | 9.26% |
| High School Graduate | 2,587 | 32.44% |
| Some College | 2,446 | 30.67% |
| Associates Degree | 612 | 7.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 859 | 10.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 435 | 5.46% |
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Markham Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Markham Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,200 | 5,617 | 1,097 |
| White | 910 | 741 | 105 |
| Hispanic | 653 | 383 | 41 |
| Other Race | 229 | 159 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 90 | 21 |
| Asian | 62 | 49 | 30 |
| Native American | 59 | 59 |
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 48.39%.
Markham Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,773
Average Earnings
$32,206
Average Male
$29,820
Average Female
Markham Earnings by Educational Attainment
Markham Language by Age
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Markham Language
90.26% of Markham residents speak only English, while 9.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.33% of the population.
Markham Language
Markham Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,872 | 2,103 | 21.30% |
| Hispanic | 1,238 | 156 | 12.60% |
| White | 1,078 | 105 | 9.74% |
| Other | 508 | 12 | 2.36% |
| Multiple | 129 | 10 | 7.75% |
19.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.02%
Male Poverty Rate
19.86%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Markham
The race most likely to be in poverty in Markham is Black, with 21.30% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Markham is Other, with 2.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.68%.
Markham Poverty
Markham Poverty Rate by Education
Markham Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
27.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.3%
Male Marriage Rate
23.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Markham Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Markham Marital Status
Markham Veterans by War
Markham Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 542 | 7.76% |
| White | 75 | 5.10% |
Markham Veterans by Race
Markham Veterans by Education
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3.40%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
Markham Veterans by Education
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60.1%
Labor Force Participation
50.7%
Employment Rate
15.6%
Unemployment Rate
Markham Employment by Age
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Markham Employment by Race
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Markham Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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94.32%
Native Born
5.68%
Foreign Born
3.31%
Non Citizen
2.37%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.32% of Markham residents were born in the United States, with 76.43% having been born in Illinois. 3.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Markham Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,152 | -81 | -0.66% |
| 2020 | 12,233 | -81 | -0.66% |
| 2019 | 12,314 | -81 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 12,395 | -117 | -0.94% |
| 2017 | 12,512 | -96 | -0.76% |
| 2016 | 12,608 | -82 | -0.65% |
| 2015 | 12,690 | -38 | -0.30% |
| 2014 | 12,728 | 12 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 12,716 | 45 | 0.36% |
| 2012 | 12,671 | 55 | 0.44% |
| 2011 | 12,616 | 70 | 0.56% |
| 2010 | 12,546 | -74 | -0.06% |
| 2000 | 12,620 | -516 | -0.40% |
| 1990 | 13,136 | -2,036 | -1.43% |
| 1980 | 15,172 | -815 | -0.52% |
| 1970 | 15,987 | 4,283 | 3.17% |
| 1960 | 11,704 | 8,951 | 15.57% |
| 1950 | 2,753 | 0.00% |