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Markham

Illinois · 12,508 residents · 5.405 sq mi
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Markham has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $117,900. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,508
−1%since 2000
from 12,620 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,314 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.1
+4%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K13K13K1990201020202024Markham
202411K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,333
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,592 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,965
+21%since 2000
from $14,870 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,153
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $776 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−28.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+50%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic16.3%(2,062)
Black78.5%(9,903)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(396)
Asian0.6%(75)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.2%(5,321)
2010
White, non-Hispanic10.2%(1,275)
Black80.6%(10,076)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(837)
Asian0.7%(84)
Other2%(248)
Diversity Score42.1%(5,269)
Diversity Score
42
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+37%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
15.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.9%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Markham, Illinois?

Markham, Illinois has about 12,508 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Markham, Illinois?

The typical household in Markham, Illinois earns about $43,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Markham, Illinois expensive?

In Markham, Illinois, the median home is worth about $117,900, and the typical rent is about $1,153 a month.

How educated are people in Markham, Illinois?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Markham, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Markham, Illinois?

About 24.5% of people in Markham, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Markham, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Markham, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 628 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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