Munster, IN Demographics

A map of Munster's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	16,526	16,343	69.6%	68.4%
Hispanic	3,433	3,722	14.5%	15.6%
Black	1,754	1,456	7.4%	6.1%
Asian	1,491	1,517	6.3%	6.3%
Multiracial	449	770	1.9%	3.2%
Native American/Other	80	86	0.3%	0.4%

Munster, Indiana has an estimated population of 23,733, a less than 1% change from the 23,894 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.6% White, 14.5% Hispanic, 7.4% Black, 6.3% Asian, 1.9% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Munster, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Munster has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Munster, that probability was 49.9% in 2020 and 48.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Munster is ranked the 42nd most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Munster was ranked the 42nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Munster's White Population

16,526 residents of Munster, or 69.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Munster is lower than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Munster ranks 665th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Munster's White population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Munster's population has increased from 68.4% to 69.6%.

Munster is more White than neighboring Highland (65.7% White), Lansing (25.2% White), Lynwood (13.5% White), and Hammond (32.5% White). Munster is less White than neighboring Dyer (78.6% White).

Munster's Black Population

1,754 residents of Munster, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Munster is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Munster ranks 50th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Munster's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.5%. Black residents' share of Munster's population has increased from 6.1% to 7.4%.

Munster is more Black than neighboring Dyer (2.4% Black). Munster is less Black than neighboring Highland (8.7% Black), Lansing (51.4% Black), Lynwood (66.9% Black), and Hammond (22.5% Black).

Munster's Asian Population

1,491 residents of Munster, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Munster is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Munster ranks 13th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Munster's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. Asian residents' share of Munster's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.3%.

Munster is more Asian than neighboring Highland (1.8% Asian), Lansing (2.2% Asian), Dyer (3.1% Asian), Lynwood (0.3% Asian), and Hammond (1.5% Asian).

Munster's Hispanic Population

3,433 residents of Munster, or 14.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Munster is higher than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Munster ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Munster's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Munster's population has decreased from 15.6% to 14.5%.

Munster is more Hispanic than neighboring Dyer (12.7% Hispanic), and Lynwood (6.4% Hispanic). Munster is less Hispanic than neighboring Highland (20.3% Hispanic), Lansing (17.9% Hispanic), and Hammond (40.2% Hispanic).

Munster's Native American/Other Population

80 residents of Munster, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Munster is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Munster ranks 401st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Munster's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Munster's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Munster is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lansing (0.2% Native American/Other), and Dyer (0.2% Native American/Other). Munster is less Native American/Other than neighboring Highland (0.4% Native American/Other), Lynwood (1.9% Native American/Other), and Hammond (0.5% Native American/Other).

Munster's Multiracial Population

449 residents of Munster, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Munster is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Munster ranks 397th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Munster's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 41.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Munster's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.9%.

Munster is less Multiracial than neighboring Highland (3.1% Multiracial), Lansing (3.2% Multiracial), Dyer (3% Multiracial), Lynwood (11% Multiracial), and Hammond (2.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.