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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Munster

Indiana · 21,511 residents · 7.537 sq mi
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Munster is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,243. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $160,400. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 52% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

21,511
+8%since 1990
from 19,949 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,854 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 2,647 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.9
+6%since 1990
from 40.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
20K21K22K23K24K1990201020202024Munster
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$63,243
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,483 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,952
+44%since 1990
from $21,529 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.3%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$160,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $100,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$771
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $558 in 1990
US average: $602
89.1%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 88.8% in 1990
10.9% rent
2.5
+22%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(19,087)
Black0.4%(77)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(534)
Asian3.3%(662)
Diversity Score16.2%(3,239)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(19,098)
Black1%(216)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,050)
Asian4.5%(958)
Diversity Score24.1%(5,194)
24
+49%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.2%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 33.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.0%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 87.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.2%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
−15%since 1990
from 22.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Munster, Indiana?

Munster, Indiana has about 21,511 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Munster, Indiana?

The typical household in Munster, Indiana earns about $63,243 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 $160,400, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Munster, Indiana?

About 39.2% 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 4.3% 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 1,562 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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