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Munster, IN vs Lafayette, IN

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- Lafayette is 0% more densely populated than Munster.
- People are 22.5% less likely to be married in Lafayette.
- The Median Age is 12.1 years younger in Lafayette.
 Munster, INLafayette, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock70,928329,725,481
 Female Population50.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock32.538.4
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 Population - 201023,570  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock56,397285,036,114
 Population - 199019,949  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock26.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now12.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,414.393.4
 Land Area7.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Munster, INLafayette, INUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock9.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 349.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5416.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Munster, INLafayette, INUnited States
 White74.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock8.7%12.2%
 Asian4.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock13.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Munster, INLafayette, INUnited States
 Married Population54.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock40.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock57.7%50.2%
 Never Married31.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.5%10.8%
 Widowed6.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.222.60
 Households9,070  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock16,88980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,831  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.3%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Munster    4 Reviews
Mike · Munster, IN
living in Munster
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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Sarah  · Munster, IN
Great Schools
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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STELLA · Chicago, IL
MUNSTER, IN ANYONE
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 Lafayette    16 Reviews
Maxine · Lafayette, IN
Crime increasing
Over 12 years ago

I have lived here for 12 years and in a smaller town 20 miles away for over 35 years and like the people. But crime is on the rise, more arrests lately related to people  More

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Bp · Lafayette, IN
Home of Purdue University
Over 13 years ago

Lafayette still has a small town atmosphere. It is a wonderful place to raise children. There is a strong sense of community. Unfotunately in recent years Lafayette has  More

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Molly · Lafayette, IN
Lafayette, going downhill due to crimes and drugs.
Over 14 years ago

I can say I have lived in Lafayette Indiana for 25 years. I'll say that home is home...but I would honestly say in less your a college student at Purdue, I would never  More

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