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Wilmette, IL vs Munster, IN

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- Munster is 0% more densely populated than Wilmette.
- People are 17.0% less likely to be married in Munster.
- The Median Age is 1.0 years younger in Munster.
 Wilmette, ILMunster, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,717329,725,481
 Female Population50.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock44.638.4
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 Population - 201027,080  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock21,511285,036,114
 Population - 199026,690  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock4.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now0.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,135.193.4
 Land Area5.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Wilmette, ILMunster, INUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 149.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 344.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5416.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Wilmette, ILMunster, INUnited States
 White80.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.6%12.2%
 Asian12.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.7%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock14.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Wilmette, ILMunster, INUnited States
 Married Population65.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock53.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock45.4%50.2%
 Never Married20.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.0%10.8%
 Widowed5.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.582.60
 Households10,331  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,23980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children47.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock56.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,646  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock7.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Wilmette    4 Reviews

Top notch teachers. Involved parents. Motivated students. Great public schools from elementary through high school.  More

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Over 13 years ago

It's a small city close to the lake and close to Chicago. One of the biggest advantages is its schools. Most of the elementary schools have a great school rating of 9  More

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Over 16 years ago

Wilmette is one of the close-in suburbs on Chicago's North Shore. Wilmette and next-door Evanston have their own parks, dining and recreation. And it's a short drive or  More

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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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