Markleville, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Markleville, Indiana Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Markleville, Indiana had a total population of 739, the 422nd largest town in Indiana, with a median household income of $89,167, which is 24% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 8.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Only 9.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x.

Markleville Quick Facts

Population 739

Median Household Income $89,167

Median Home Value $184,200

Poverty Rate 8.0%

Unemployment Rate 3.9%

Median Age 35.1 years

Homeownership Rate 82.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.8%

High School Graduation Rate 94.0%

Diversity Index 20/100

Population 739 422nd of 967

Median Income $89,167 top 20%

Poverty Rate 8.0% 36% lower than national

Median Home Value $184,200 above average

How Markleville Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	784	739	-5.7%
Median household income	$85,625	$89,167	+4.1%
Median home value	$149,400	$184,200	+23.3%

How Markleville Compares

Median Household Income

Markleville

$89,167

$71,957

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Markleville

$184,200

$218,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.8%

$25K-$50K 13.4%

$50K-$100K 30.9%

$100K+ 43.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.9%

$10K-$15K

4.9%

$15K-$20K

0.8%

$20K-$25K

1.2%

$25K-$30K

0.8%

$30K-$35K

0.8%

$35K-$40K

6.5%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

1.2%

$50K-$60K

4.5%

$60K-$75K

13.0%

$75K-$100K

13.4%

$100K-$125K

8.1%

$125K-$150K

20.7%

$150K-$200K

6.1%

$200K+

8.9%

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

75.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.1%

Renter 17.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,080/mo 14.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

29.9%

18-34

19.9%

35-54

22.1%

55-74

21.1%

75+

7.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Markleville Rankings in Indiana

#422 Population of 967

#143 Median Income of 796

#651 Education of 966

#278 Home Value of 818

Explore Indiana Rankings

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Other Cities in Madison County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Anderson	55,367	$46,909	21.0%	$119,000
Elwood	8,356	$53,280	19.5%	$97,800
Pendleton	5,321	$86,806	9.2%	$248,200
Alexandria	5,155	$64,317	7.8%	$97,800
Lapel	2,668	$79,778	6.4%	$220,400
Ingalls	2,512	$74,236	9.6%	$189,900
Chesterfield	2,489	$58,824	11.9%	$113,100
Edgewood	2,121	$87,770	2.9%	$200,100
Frankton	1,658	$68,611	9.2%	$140,400
Summitville	1,104	$52,946	21.4%	$101,600

Cities Similar to Markleville

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
San Pierre	727	N/A	$193,600	9.3%	1.8%
Mount Summit	713	N/A	$214,100	17.2%	4.9%
Medaryville	729	$80,375	$78,500	2.9%	9.5%
Lake Village	705	$85,078	$250,500	15.5%	19.1%
St. Leon	737	$76,250	$280,800	21.1%	15.2%

A note before these figures: with a population of 739, Markleville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Markleville is a small community located in Indiana, within Madison County. The total population is 739. It ranks as the 422nd most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Markleville is 35.1 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 38.1 years. With 29.9% of the population under 18, Markleville has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Markleville is $89,167. This is 24% higher than the state median of $71,957. It is also 10% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.0%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $184,200. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Markleville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Markleville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.3%.

Education

9.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Markleville, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Markleville, Indiana?

Markleville, Indiana has a population of 739 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Markleville, IN?

The median household income in Markleville is $89,167, which is 10% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Markleville, IN?

The poverty rate in Markleville is 8.0%. This means approximately 58 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Markleville, Indiana?

Markleville's population is 89.2% White, 0.0% Black, 4.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Markleville, IN?

The median home value in Markleville is $184,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.1x.

How educated is Markleville, Indiana?

9.8% of adults (25+) in Markleville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.