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Markham

Illinois · 11,661 residents · 5.405 sq mi
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Markham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,050. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $92,200. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,661
−8%since 2000
from 12,620 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,157 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 2,335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+11%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,050
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,592 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,580
+32%since 2000
from $14,870 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,200
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,362
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $776 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.1%(823)
Black72.2%(8,420)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(2,014)
Asian0.9%(103)
Other1.9%(224)
Diversity Score54.5%(6,354)
Diversity Score
54
+29%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+54%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 18.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Markham, Illinois?

Markham, Illinois has about 11,661 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Markham, Illinois?

The typical household in Markham, Illinois earns about $42,050 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 $92,200, and the typical rent is about $1,362 a month.

How educated are people in Markham, Illinois?

About 15.3% 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 20.9% 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 1,475 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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