Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Munster, IN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

23,733

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.6%16,526

Hispanic/Latino

14.5%3,433

Black

7.4%1,754

Asian

6.3%1,491

Two or More

1.9%449

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%54

Other

0.1%26

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.4%233

High School Diploma

21%3,606

Some College (<1 yr)

3.4%580

Some College (1+ yr)

10.5%1,798

Associate's Degree

9.7%1,674

Bachelor's Degree

31.3%5,386

Master's Degree

13.5%2,319

Professional Degree

2.8%474

Doctorate

2.3%399

HS or Higher

95.8%

BA or Higher

49.9%

Graduate+

18.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$334,300

Median Renti

$1,507

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87%8,237

Renter-Occupied

13%1,234

Total Units

9,814

Homeownership

87%

Vacancy Rate

3.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.7%136

$50K–$100K

0.3%28

$100K–$150K

4.8%398

$150K–$200K

7.9%649

$200K–$300K

25.7%2,118

$300K–$500K

42.4%3,496

$500K–$1M

15.8%1,303

$1M+

1.3%109

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

214

$1,000–$1,250

264

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

333

$2,000+

264

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%10

2010–2019

3.8%374

2000–2009

10.9%1,070

1990–1999

10.7%1,051

1980–1989

5.9%582

1970–1979

25.3%2,482

1960–1969

17.2%1,684

1950–1959

16%1,568

1940–1949

8.2%809

1939 or earlier

1.9%184

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.7%8,302

Electricity

11.1%1,052

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%105

Fuel Oil

0.1%8

Other

0%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$110,187

Mean Household Incomei

$143,159

Per Capita Incomei

$57,382

Poverty Ratei

5.9%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

12,436

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.9%467

$10K–$15K

0.9%89

$15K–$20K

1.8%168

$20K–$25K

0.9%81

$25K–$30K

3.9%373

$30K–$35K

1.8%175

$35K–$40K

1.9%182

$40K–$45K

2.7%253

$45K–$50K

4.9%463

$50K–$60K

4.8%451

$60K–$75K

6.7%637

$75K–$100K

11.1%1,054

$100K–$125K

9.1%864

$125K–$150K

10.2%963

$150K–$200K

15.3%1,451

$200K+

19%1,800

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,0408.6%

By Region

Top Countries

India

372

Mexico

237

Poland

186

Korea

109

Philippines

106

China

Germany

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,619

Avg. Commutei

28.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,749

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,039(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.6%Insured

4.4%Uninsured