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Markham

Texas · 908 residents · 2.249 sq mi
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Markham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,790. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 230 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $131,500. Households here earn about 31% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
908
−20%since 2000
from 1,138 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
404 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 506 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+24%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5968341K1K2K1990201020202024Markham
2024873
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,790
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,900 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,849
−3%since 2000
from $17,302 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,500
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $578 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
15.5% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+172%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.6%(459)
Black6.9%(63)
Hispanic / Latino37.9%(344)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(25)
Diversity Score72.4%(658)
Diversity Score
72
+2%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+23%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.4%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Markham, Texas?

Markham, Texas has about 908 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Markham, Texas?

The typical household in Markham, Texas earns about $43,790 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 $131,500, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Markham, Texas?

About 18.3% 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 7.7% 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 204 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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