Markle is a town in Huntington and Wells counties, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,071 at the 2020 census. It lies along Interstate 69, U.S. Route 224, State Road 116 and State Road 3. History Markle was laid out in 1836, but did not prosper until the railroad was extended to that point some time later. The Markle post office has been in operation since 1852. Geography Markle is located at (40.826477, -85.338076). The Wabash River flows through the south edge of the town. According to the 2010 census, Markle has a total area of , of which (or 96.06%) is land and (or 3.94%) is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,095 people, 433 households, and 282 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 470 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.3% White, 0.8% African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population. There were 433 households, of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.9% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.94. The median age in the town was 43 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 20.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.9% male and 52.1% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 1,102 people, 434 households, and 289 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 471 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 99.27% White, 0.36% African American, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population. There were 434 households, out of which