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The City of Markham had a population of 11,355 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Markham ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Illinois. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Markham is located at latitude 41.5936 and longitude -87.6948 in Cook County. The formal boundaries for the City of Markham encompass a land area of 5.3 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Cook County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Markham has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Markham is located within Township of Bremen, a minor civil division (MCD) of Cook County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,355 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,101 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 46 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $57,302 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,372 |
| Median Home Value | $135,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,954 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,739 (69.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 916 (23.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 299 (7.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 3,655 |
| Average Household Size | 3.09 |
| Family Households | 2,591 (70.9%) |
The table below compares Markham to the other 1,461 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 204 | 86th |
| Population Density | # 238 | 84th |
| Median Household Income | # 1060 | 28th |
| Per Capita Income | # 1284 | 12th |
| Diversity Index | # 229 | 84th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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