Markham, Texas
Quick Statistics
Markham is a community in Matagorda County, Texas, home to about 873 people spread across 2.2 square miles of land. A typical home here is worth about $137,600. About 20.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 79.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 19 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Markham ranks number 1,072 of 1,795 in population, number 688 in median household income, number 974 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Markham typically top out near 88°F in July, while January nights average about 44°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bay City, TX | 6.5 mi. | 17,730 |
| 2. | Blessing, TX | 11.0 mi. | 418 |
| 3. | Van Vleck, TX | 11.7 mi. | 1,763 |
| 4. | Matagorda, TX | 19.3 mi. | 182 |
| 5. | Palacios, TX | 19.9 mi. | 4,388 |
| 6. | El Campo, TX | 20.7 mi. | 12,202 |
| 7. | Boling, TX | 21.3 mi. | 374 |
| 8. | Iago, TX | 22.2 mi. | 49 |
What is the population of Markham, Texas?
Markham has a population of about 873 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Markham, Texas in?
Markham is located in Matagorda County, Texas.
What is the median home value in Markham, Texas?
The median home value in Markham is about $137,600, based on American Community Survey data.
How many tornadoes have hit near Markham, Texas?
Since 1950, 47 tornadoes have been recorded in Matagorda County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Markham, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 88 degrees and January lows about 44 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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