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Markham, TX

Census-designated place in Matagorda County, Texas.

Population

873

Land area

2.2sq mi

People per sq mi

388

ZIP codes

0

Markham and its ZIP codes

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Markham at a glance

  • Markham is about 3.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $68,536, 13% below the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,600 (52% below Texas).

Local data for Markham, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Markham, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$68,536

Poverty rate

1.7%

Median home value

$137,600

Homeownership

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

20.6%

Median age

29.1

Average commute

12.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (261), German Americans (209), Italian Americans (194).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Matagorda County. PPP loans are for Markham.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.0%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$68,644

11,495 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,823

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$336M

FY 2026, $9,274 per person

Matagorda County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Markham, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone60.6%
  • Carpooled14.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other25.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 12.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Markham, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

216

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

2,405

15.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 43°F

49.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Markham, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.2%

U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts

Diabetes

17.4%

U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts

Smoking

17.5%

U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

22.2%

U.S. 11.1% +11.1 pts

Cities near Markham

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Bay CityCity6.6 mi9.3
MidfieldCensus-designated place9 mi0.5
BlessingCensus-designated place11 mi2
Van VleckCensus-designated place12 mi7.3
WadsworthCensus-designated place12 mi7.5
PalaciosCity19 mi5.5
MatagordaCensus-designated place19 mi1.8
El CampoCity21 mi9.2
IagoCensus-designated place22 mi1.9
BolingCensus-designated place22 mi4.7
SweenyCity23 mi2
LouiseCensus-designated place24 mi6.7
WhartonCity25 mi8.3
La WardCity25 mi0.8
SargentCensus-designated place27 mi7.5
Wild Peach VillageCensus-designated place27 mi10

Frequently asked questions

What county is Markham, TX in?
Markham is in Matagorda County, Texas.
What is the population of Markham, TX?
About 873 people live in Markham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Markham?
Nearby places include Bay City (6.6 mi), Midfield (9 mi), Blessing (11 mi), Van Vleck (12 mi), Wadsworth (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023