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Markham

Texas · 873 residents · 2.249 sq mi
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Markham has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,536. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 265 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $137,600. At a median age of 29.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
873
−23%since 2000
from 1,138 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
388 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 506 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.1
−12%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5968341K1K2K1990201020202024Markham
2024873
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,536
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,900 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,549
+36%since 2000
from $17,302 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.297
−12%since 2010
from 0.336 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance14.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,600
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.5%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.0
+82%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(605)
Black9.9%(113)
Hispanic / Latino36%(410)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.4%(812)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(612)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29.9%(261)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.4%(457)
Diversity Score
52
−27%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
−38%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.4%
−27.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
58.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2012
from 24.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.0%
−64.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+40.1 ptssince 2017
from 47.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.2%
+19.6 ptssince 2016
from 68.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.8%
−19.6 ptssince 2016
from 31.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Markham, Texas?

Markham, Texas has about 873 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Markham, Texas?

The typical household in Markham, Texas earns about $68,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Markham, Texas expensive?

In Markham, Texas, the median home is worth about $137,600.

How educated are people in Markham, Texas?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Markham, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Markham, Texas?

About 1.7% of people in Markham, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Markham, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Markham, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 239 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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