Munster, IN Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Munster | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,920 | 6,825,814 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3004.2 | 187.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.39% | 0.45% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 45.4 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,336 | 2,676,823 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Munster has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Munster | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $104,535 | $70,132 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.44% | 4.81% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Munster | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $13,748 | $140,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,478 | $1,020 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 86.1% | 70.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 06:30 AM – 06:59 AM .
| Metric | Munster | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 23.4 | 21.0 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 11.6% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Munster has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Munster | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.6% | 26.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | 2.47 | 2.54 |
Health
Munster has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Munster | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.2% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.7% | 22.4% | 19.0% |