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Munster, IN vs Aurora, IL

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- Aurora is 0% more densely populated than Munster.
- People are 5.5% less likely to be married in Aurora.
- The Median Age is 9.4 years younger in Aurora.
 Munster, INAurora, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock183,447329,725,481
 Female Population50.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.238.4
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 Population - 201023,570  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock142,990285,036,114
 Population - 199019,949  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock37.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now12.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,075.993.4
 Land Area7.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.9264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Munster, INAurora, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 349.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5416.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Munster, INAurora, ILUnited States
 White74.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock10.5%12.2%
 Asian4.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock41.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Munster, INAurora, ILUnited States
 Married Population54.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock49.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock48.4%50.2%
 Never Married31.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.6%10.8%
 Widowed6.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.982.60
 Households9,070  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock44,77680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock30.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,831  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Munster    4 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Munster is a very nice place to live. With many parks, bike paths, and social outlets there is something for everyone. Access to Chicago and its many suburbs provides  More

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Over 16 years ago

Munster has some of the best schools in the state of Indiana. Paying low property taxes compared to many other NW Indiana cities and living so close to Chicago makes   More

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Over 19 years ago

I found what seems like a nice community to raise kids - Munster, IN any comments? I have a three year old and a 6 month old. comments on  More

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Reviews for Aurora    18 Reviews

What a joke this city is. My friend's husband was shot in the head in this village (along with 4 others murdered). Their response was sub-par to say the least. Their  More

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Over 9 years ago

Seeking to relocate out of Aurora,  More

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Over 13 years ago

Winters too long,cold and snowy, i dread it more every year! Will retire out of here in a few  More

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