Markham, IL Demographics
A map of Markham's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 8,420 | 72.2% |
Hispanic | 2,014 | 17.3% |
White | 823 | 7.1% |
Multiracial | 258 | 2.2% |
Asian | 103 | 0.9% |
Native American/Other | 43 | 0.4% |
Markham, Illinois had a population of 11,661 in 2020. It was 7.1% White, 72.2% Black, 0.9% Asian, 17.3% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Markham, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Markham is the 203rd most populous. 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's White Population
823 residents of Markham identify as White, or 7.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Markham considerably less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Markham is ranked #1446 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Markham is more White than neighboring Hazel Crest (5.7% White), and Harvey (2.9% White). Markham is less White than neighboring Posen (19.9% White), Dixmoor (10.4% White), and Midlothian (49.6% White).
Markham's Black Population
8,420 residents of Markham identify as Black, or 72.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Markham considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Markham is ranked #26 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Markham is more Black than neighboring Posen (16.3% Black), Harvey (62.6% Black), Dixmoor (49.9% Black), and Midlothian (13.1% Black). Markham is less Black than neighboring Hazel Crest (85.5% Black).
Markham's Asian Population
103 residents of Markham identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Markham roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Markham is ranked #398 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Markham is more Asian than neighboring Hazel Crest (0.4% Asian), Posen (0.6% Asian), and Dixmoor (0.6% Asian). Markham is less Asian than neighboring Harvey (2.4% Asian), and Midlothian (1.4% Asian).
Markham's Hispanic Population
2,014 residents of Markham identify as Hispanic, or 17.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Markham roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Markham is ranked #135 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Markham is more Hispanic than neighboring Hazel Crest (5.5% Hispanic). Markham is less Hispanic than neighboring Posen (61.4% Hispanic), Harvey (29.7% Hispanic), Dixmoor (36.7% Hispanic), and Midlothian (32.1% Hispanic).
Markham's Native American/Other Population
43 residents of Markham identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Markham roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Markham is ranked #616 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Markham is more Native American/Other than neighboring Posen (0.3% Native American/Other). Markham is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hazel Crest (0.7% Native American/Other), Harvey (0.6% Native American/Other), and Dixmoor (0.7% Native American/Other).
Markham's Multiracial Population
258 residents of Markham identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Markham roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Markham is ranked #1187 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Markham is more Multiracial than neighboring Posen (1.6% Multiracial), Harvey (1.7% Multiracial), and Dixmoor (1.6% Multiracial). Markham is less Multiracial than neighboring Hazel Crest (2.3% Multiracial), and Midlothian (3.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.