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Inkster

Michigan · 26,088 residents · 6.253 sq mi
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Inkster has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,109. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $51,500. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,088
−13%since 2000
from 30,115 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,172 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 4,816 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.8
+6%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,109
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,950 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,425
+10%since 2000
from $16,711 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.0%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,500
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$915
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $557 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
56.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−14%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.5%(7,379)
Black67.3%(20,267)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(482)
Asian3.4%(1,023)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.4%(16,980)
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.5%(4,562)
Black72.8%(18,984)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(798)
Asian0.8%(197)
Other4.5%(1,168)
Diversity Score52.5%(13,701)
Diversity Score
53
−7%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+69%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 24.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.7%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Inkster, Michigan?

Inkster, Michigan has about 26,088 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Inkster, Michigan?

The typical household in Inkster, Michigan earns about $32,109 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Inkster, Michigan expensive?

In Inkster, Michigan, the median home is worth about $51,500, and the typical rent is about $915 a month.

How educated are people in Inkster, Michigan?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Inkster, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Inkster, Michigan?

About 36.0% of people in Inkster, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Inkster, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Inkster, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,684 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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