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Markle

Indiana · 1,086 residents (2025 est.) · 1.451 sq mi
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Markle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,203
+9%since 2000
from 1,102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
829 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 759 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
+13%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,086 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Markle
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,039 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,330
+53%since 2000
from $18,504 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
−2%since 2010
from 0.396 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$765
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+22%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,090)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(28)
Diversity Score13.1%(158)
Diversity Score
13
+430%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+115%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+20.0 ptssince 2017
from 71.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Markle, Indiana?

Markle, Indiana has about 1,203 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Markle, Indiana?

The typical household in Markle, Indiana earns about $56,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Markle, Indiana expensive?

In Markle, Indiana, the median home is worth about $138,300, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Markle, Indiana?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Markle, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Markle, Indiana?

About 16.7% of people in Markle, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Markle, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Markle, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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