Markham, IL Demographics
What is the population of Markham?
There are 11,592 residents in Markham, with a median age of 33.2. Of this, 47.04% are males and 52.96% are females. US-born citizens make up 94.67% of the resident pool in Markham, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.66%. Additionally, 2.67% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 10,415 people in Markham currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 11,592 | -1.2% |
| Male Population | 5,453 | -1.3% |
| Female Population | 6,139 | -1.1% |
Male Population 47.04%
Female Population 52.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33.2 | 3.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 10,974 | -1.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 308 | 20.8% |
| Not Citizen | 310 | -14.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 94.67%
Citizen not U.S. Born 2.66%
Not Citizen 2.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 847 | -0.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 9 | -69.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 29 | 123.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 10,415 | -1.4% |
Moved from Same County 7.5%
Moved from Same State 0.08%
Moved from Different State 0.26%
Same House as Last Year 92.17%
What are the employment statistics in Markham?
White-collar workers make up 73.57% of the working population in Markham, while blue-collar employees account for 26.43%. There are also 334 entrepreneurs in Markham (7.88% of the workforce); 2,776 workers employed in private companies (65.5%); and 628 people working in governmental institutions (14.82%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 3,118 | 2.2% |
| Blue Collar | 1,120 | -5.3% |
White Collar 73.57%
Blue Collar 26.43%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 334 | 0.0% |
| Private Companies | 2,776 | 5.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 628 | -14.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 500 | -6.0% |
Self Employees 7.88%
Private Companies 65.5%
Governmental Workers 14.82%
Not for Profit Companies 11.8%
How many households are there in Markham?
There are a total of 3,703 households in Markham, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 70.48% of these Markham households, while non-family units account for the remaining 29.52%. Additionally, 37.05% of households have children and 62.95% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 3,703 | 2.7% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 2,610 | 1.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,093 | 5.8% |
Family Households 70.48%
Non-Family Households 29.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,372 | 3.7% |
| Households without Children | 2,331 | 2.1% |
Households with Children 37.05%
Households without Children 62.95%
What are the median and average incomes in Markham?
The average annual household income in Markham is $68,091, while the median household income sits at $47,955 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $48,571, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $63,889.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $68,091 | 11.2% |
| Median Household Income | $47,955 | 9.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 10 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 8,644 | -4.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Markham?
There are 4,170 housing units in Markham, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1963. Of the 3,703 occupied housing units in Markham, 68.43% are owner-occupied, while 31.57% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 51.78% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $117,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,194 per month in Markham.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 4,170 | 0.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1963 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 253 | -5.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 273 | -16.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,189 | -12.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,139 | 20.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 642 | 4.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 209 | 33.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 124 | -4.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 238 | -10.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 103 | 39.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,703 | 2.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,534 | 5.8% |
| Renter Occupied | $1,169 | -3.6% |
Owner Occupied 68.43%
Renter Occupied 31.57%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,312 | -0.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,222 | 13.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $117,700 | 17.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $87,300 | 3.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,194 | 3.6% |
With Mortgage 51.78%
Without Mortgage 48.22%
What is the level of education in Markham?
Approximately 44.51% of the population in Markham holds a high school degree (that's 3,626 residents), while 30.85% have attained a college certificate (2,650 locals) and 11.13% have a bachelor's degree (907 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 322 | -0.9% |
| Some High School | 3,626 | 0.8% |
| Some College | 2,650 | -5.6% |
| Associate Degree | 554 | 9.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 907 | 20.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 225 | -18.5% |
No High School 3.95%
Some High School 44.51%
Some College 30.85%
Associate Degree 6.8%
Bachelor's Degree 11.13%
Graduate Degree 2.76%
What is the marital status of Markham residents?
A total of 4,475 people in Markham have never been married (which represents 52.43% of the total population), while 2,458 of them are wedded (28.8%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 213 (2.5%) and 1,071 (12.55%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 4,475 | -0.4% |
| Married | 2,458 | -4.3% |
| Separated | 213 | -8.6% |
| Widowed | 532 | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 1,071 | 1,071.0% |
Never Married 52.43%
Married 28.8%
Separated 2.5%
Widowed 6.23%
Divorced 12.55%
What are the most common means of transportation in Markham?
The top three means of transportation people in Markham use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and subway or elevated. A total of 3,101 residents commute by car, 216 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 123 by subway or elevated
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 3,101 | -4.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 216 | 32.5% |
| Subway or Elevated | 123 | N/A |
| Railroad | 33 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 18 | -10.0% |
| TaxiCab | 30 | 400.0% |
| Walk | 25 | 177.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Markham by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.