Markham, Texas facts for kids
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Markham, Texas
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Location of Markham, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Matagorda |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km2) |
| • Land | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 908 |
| • Density | 395/sq mi (153.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77456
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| Area code(s) | 979 |
| FIPS code | 48-46716 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408182 |
Markham is a small community in Matagorda County, Texas, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a special area used for gathering population information.
Markham was founded in 1901 and was first named Cortes. It got its current name in 1903, honoring Charles H. Markham. He was an important railroad engineer. By 1914, Markham became a stop on the Texas and New Orleans Railroad. In 2020, about 908 people lived there.
Where is Markham Located?
Markham is located in the southwestern part of Texas. It is about 90 miles southwest of downtown Houston. This drive usually takes about one and a half hours. The community covers a total area of 2.3 square miles (5.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Markham?
The number of people living in Markham changes over time.
- In 2000, there were 1,138 people.
- By 2020, the population was 908 people.
In 2000, there were 386 households in Markham. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 306 were families. Many households (39.9%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.95 people. The average family had about 3.35 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 31.5% were under 18 years old.
- 8.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 27.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 22.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 10.7% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Markham was 33 years.
Education in Markham
Students in Markham attend schools that are part of the Tidehaven Independent School District. For higher education, the designated community college for students from Tidehaven ISD is Wharton County Junior College.
See also
In Spanish: Markham (Texas) para niños
