Markham, Washington facts for kids
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Markham, Washington
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Location of Markham, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Grays Harbor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km2) |
| • Land | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 119 |
| • Density | 108/sq mi (41.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98520
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-43640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1511125 |
Markham is a small community located in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 119 people lived there.
Where is Markham Located?
Markham is found in the state of Washington. Its exact spot on a map is at coordinates 46.913041 degrees north and 123.985296 degrees west.
The United States Census Bureau says that Markham covers a total area of 1.1 square miles (which is about 2.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its official boundaries.
Who Lives in Markham?
The number of people living in Markham has changed a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from recent censuses:
- 2000: 95 people
- 2010: 111 people
- 2020: 119 people
In 2000, there were 95 people living in Markham. These people lived in 41 different homes, and 30 of those were families. The community had about 84.6 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Markham were White (94.74%). A smaller number were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 2.11% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average household in Markham had about 2.32 people. For families, the average size was slightly larger, with about 2.67 people.
The ages of people in Markham in 2000 were spread out:
- 12.6% were under 18 years old.
- 6.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 22.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 47.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.6% were 65 years old or older.
The median age in Markham was 48 years. This means that half the people were younger than 48 and half were older.
