Munster, IN Demographics

A map of Munster's Population by Race

Munster, Indiana had a population of 23,894 in 2020. It was 68.4% White, 6.1% Black, 6.3% Asian, 15.6% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Munster, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 696 places in Indiana, Munster is the 42nd most populous. 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's White Population

16,343 residents of Munster identify as White, or 68.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Munster slightly less than the White share of the population of Indiana (75.5% White). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Munster is ranked #664 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Munster is more White than neighboring Lansing (29.1% White), Lynwood (13% White), and Hammond (30.4% White). Munster is less White than neighboring Dyer (75.8% White).

Munster's Black Population

1,456 residents of Munster identify as Black, or 6.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Munster roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Indiana (9.4% Black). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Munster is ranked #50 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Munster is more Black than neighboring Dyer (3.6% Black). Munster is less Black than neighboring Highland (7.5% Black), Lansing (46.2% Black), Lynwood (75.4% Black), and Hammond (25.1% Black).

Munster's Asian Population

1,517 residents of Munster identify as Asian, or 6.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Munster roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Indiana (2.5% Asian). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Munster is ranked #13 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Munster is more Asian than neighboring Highland (1.7% Asian), Lansing (0.9% Asian), Dyer (3.9% Asian), Lynwood (0.4% Asian), and Hammond (0.8% Asian).

Munster's Hispanic Population

3,722 residents of Munster identify as Hispanic, or 15.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Munster slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Indiana (8.2% Hispanic). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Munster is ranked #33 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Munster is more Hispanic than neighboring Dyer (13.6% Hispanic), and Lynwood (8.2% Hispanic). Munster is less Hispanic than neighboring Highland (18.6% Hispanic), Lansing (20.6% Hispanic), and Hammond (40.2% Hispanic).

Munster's Native American/Other Population

86 residents of Munster identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Munster roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Indiana (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Munster is ranked #327 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Munster is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dyer (0.3% Native American/Other). Munster is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lansing (0.7% Native American/Other), and Hammond (0.5% Native American/Other).

Munster's Multiracial Population

770 residents of Munster identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Munster roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Indiana (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Munster is ranked #393 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Munster is more Multiracial than neighboring Lansing (2.5% Multiracial), Dyer (2.8% Multiracial), Lynwood (2.5% Multiracial), and Hammond (2.9% Multiracial). Munster is less Multiracial than neighboring Highland (3.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.