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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Munster

Indiana · 19,949 residents · 7.537 sq mi
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Munster is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $48,483. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $100,400. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 68% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

19,949
−7%vs 2000
vs 21,511 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,647 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 2,854 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.4
−6%vs 2000
vs 42.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$48,483
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,243 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$21,529
−30%vs 2000
vs $30,952 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.3%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$100,400
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $160,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$558
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $771 in 2000
US average: $450
88.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.1% in 2000
11.2% rent
2.1
−18%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(19,087)
Black0.4%(77)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(534)
Asian3.3%(662)
Other0.6%(123)
Diversity Score16.2%(3,239)
16
−33%vs 2000
vs 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.2%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 39.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.7%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
14.2%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Munster, Indiana?

Munster, Indiana has about 19,949 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Munster, Indiana?

The typical household in Munster, Indiana earns about $48,483 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 $100,400, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Munster, Indiana?

About 33.2% 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 1.3% of people in Munster, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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