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Munster

Indiana · 23,504 residents (2025 est.) · 7.537 sq mi
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Munster is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,187. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $334,300. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% 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
23,733
+10%since 2000
from 21,511 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,149 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,854 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+5%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:23,504 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,187
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,243 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,382
+85%since 2000
from $30,952 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
+13%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$334,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,507
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $771 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
13.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+20%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(19,098)
Black1%(216)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,050)
Asian4.5%(958)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.1%(5,194)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(16,526)
Black7.4%(1,754)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(3,433)
Asian6.3%(1,491)
Other2.2%(529)
Diversity Score60.5%(14,367)
Diversity Score
61
+151%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 10.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2017
from 83.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2016
from 79.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 9.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Munster, Indiana?

Munster, Indiana has about 23,733 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Munster, Indiana?

The typical household in Munster, Indiana earns about $110,187 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Munster, Indiana expensive?

In Munster, Indiana, the median home is worth about $334,300, and the typical rent is about $1,507 a month.

How educated are people in Munster, Indiana?

About 49.9% of adults age 25 and over in Munster, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Munster, Indiana?

About 6.0% of people in Munster, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Munster, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Munster, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,784 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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