Markham, IL Demographics

A map of Markham's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	7,994	8,420	70.4%	72.2%
Hispanic	2,025	2,014	17.8%	17.3%
White	1,047	823	9.2%	7.1%
Multiracial	243	258	2.1%	2.2%
Asian	46	103	0.4%	0.9%
Native American/Other	0	43	0.0%	0.4%

Markham, Illinois has an estimated population of 11,355, a slight decrease from the 11,661 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.4% Black, 17.8% Hispanic, 9.2% White, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Markham, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Markham has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Markham, that probability was 44.3% in 2020 and 46.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Markham is ranked the 204th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Markham was ranked the 203rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Markham's White Population

1,047 residents of Markham, or 9.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Markham is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Markham ranks 1446th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Markham's White population has grown by an estimated 27.2%. White residents' share of Markham's population has increased from 7.1% to 9.2%.

Markham is more White than neighboring Hazel Crest (7.2% White), and Harvey (2.4% White). Markham is less White than neighboring Posen (14.6% White), Dixmoor (10.8% White), and Midlothian (46% White).

Markham's Black Population

7,994 residents of Markham, or 70.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Markham is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Markham ranks 26th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Markham's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. Black residents' share of Markham's population has decreased from 72.2% to 70.4%.

Markham is more Black than neighboring Posen (15.6% Black), Harvey (53.6% Black), Dixmoor (44.5% Black), and Midlothian (9.3% Black). Markham is less Black than neighboring Hazel Crest (84.6% Black).

Markham's Asian Population

46 residents of Markham, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Markham is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Markham ranks 423rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Markham's Asian population has declined by an estimated 55.3%. Asian residents' share of Markham's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

Markham is more Asian than neighboring Hazel Crest (0.3% Asian), Posen (0% Asian), and Dixmoor (0% Asian). Markham is less Asian than neighboring Harvey (2.2% Asian), and Midlothian (2.9% Asian).

Markham's Hispanic Population

2,025 residents of Markham, or 17.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Markham is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Markham ranks 136th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Markham's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Markham's population has increased from 17.3% to 17.8%.

Markham is more Hispanic than neighboring Hazel Crest (6.1% Hispanic). Markham is less Hispanic than neighboring Posen (68.7% Hispanic), Harvey (39.1% Hispanic), Dixmoor (43.2% Hispanic), and Midlothian (36% Hispanic).

Markham's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Markham, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Markham is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Markham ranks 764th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Markham's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Markham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Markham is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hazel Crest (1% Native American/Other), Harvey (0.2% Native American/Other), Dixmoor (0.3% Native American/Other), and Midlothian (1.3% Native American/Other).

Markham's Multiracial Population

243 residents of Markham, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Markham is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Markham ranks 1204th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Markham's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Markham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Markham is more Multiracial than neighboring Hazel Crest (0.8% Multiracial), Posen (1.1% Multiracial), and Dixmoor (1.2% Multiracial). Markham is less Multiracial than neighboring Harvey (2.5% Multiracial), and Midlothian (4.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.