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Munster, IN vs Hickory, NC

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- Hickory is 0% more densely populated than Munster.
- People are 15.2% less likely to be married in Hickory.
- The Median Age is 6.3 years younger in Hickory.
 Munster, INHickory, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,831329,725,481
 Female Population50.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
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 Population - 201023,570  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock37,222285,036,114
 Population - 199019,949  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now12.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,445.293.4
 Land Area7.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Munster, INHickory, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 349.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5416.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Munster, INHickory, NCUnited States
 White74.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock13.7%12.2%
 Asian4.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock12.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Munster, INHickory, NCUnited States
 Married Population54.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.8%50.2%
 Never Married31.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.7%10.8%
 Widowed6.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.382.60
 Households9,070  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10,15680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,831  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.8%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 Hickory    8 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Hickory is has wonderful amenities such as the science museum, children's museum, aquarium, art museum, symphony orchestra, and great universities. Its not far from  More

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Over 3 years ago

Hickory is a nice place to live. There are great parks here. Glen Hilton is a beautiful park with lots of play structures and tall trees nice elevated walking path.  More

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Cons, No ethnic diversity"... How is that a "Con"? That means it has a rich traditional culture, where most people share a interest in the same  More

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