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Markham

Texas · 1,082 residents · 2.249 sq mi
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Markham has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,129. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $63,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
1,082
−5%since 2000
from 1,138 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
481 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 506 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+14%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5968341K1K2K1990201020202024Markham
2024873
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,129
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,900 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,644
+14%since 2000
from $17,302 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance16.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services8.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$920
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $578 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.7%
−47.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.3%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+4%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.6%(548)
Black12%(130)
Hispanic / Latino34.9%(378)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score73.4%(794)
Diversity Score
73
+3%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.8%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
63.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Markham, Texas?

Markham, Texas has about 1,082 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Markham, Texas?

The typical household in Markham, Texas earns about $55,129 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 $63,500, and the typical rent is about $920 a month.

How educated are people in Markham, Texas?

About 0.0% 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 12.8% 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 30 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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