Inkster is a city located in Wayne County Michigan. Inkster has a 2024 population of 24,743. Inkster is currently declining at a rate of -1.25% annually and its population has decreased by -4.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,993 in 2020.
The average household income in Inkster is $60,895 with a poverty rate of 36.32%. The median age in Inkster is 34.4 years: 33.2 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Inkster was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 18,532 | 72.38% |
| White | 4,432 | 17.31% |
| Two or more races | 1,909 | 7.46% |
| Other race | 370 | 1.45% |
| Asian | 292 | 1.14% |
| Native American | 65 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,569 | 2.65 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Non Family | 3,915 | 1.21 | 47 | 53 |
| Female | 2,958 | 3.74 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
| Married | 1,969 | 3.52 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Male | 727 | 3.64 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
45.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,137 | 12.66% |
| Associates Degree | 1,121 | 6.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,277 | 7.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 721 | 4.27% |
| High School Graduate | 6,559 | 38.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 775 | 4.59% |
| Some College | 4,290 | 25.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11,846 | 10,145 | 1,279 |
| White | 3,468 | 2,616 | 360 |
| 2+ Races | 1,051 | 770 | 163 |
| Hispanic | 249 | 191 | 89 |
| Other Race | 226 | 165 | 56 |
| Asian | 213 | 213 | 129 |
| Native American | 34 | 32 | 0 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,825 | $44,939 | $34,432 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,917 | $50,219 | $47,552 |
| High School Graduate | $27,302 | $36,111 | $17,877 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,849 | $31,568 | $19,336 |
| Overall | $35,236 | $39,608 | $28,604 |
| Some College | $42,025 | $41,974 | $42,131 |
$35,236
Average Earnings
$39,608
Average Male
$28,604
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.57% of Inkster residents speak only English, while 8.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 4.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 18,476 | 6,695 | 36.24% |
| White | 4,271 | 1,456 | 34.09% |
| Multiple | 1,901 | 824 | 43.35% |
| Hispanic | 549 | 303 | 55.19% |
| Other | 370 | 165 | 44.59% |
| Native | 65 | 22 | 33.85% |
36.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.14%
Male Poverty Rate
38.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Inkster is Hispanic, with 55.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Inkster is Native, with 33.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.36% |
| High School | 33.32% |
| Some College | 19.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.94% |
| Female Employed | 23.34% |
| Male Employed | 10.49% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,703 | $73,302 |
| Households | $39,632 | $60,895 |
| Married Families | $68,188 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,501 | $36,398 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.7%
Male Marriage Rate
22.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
619
Number of Veterans
576
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 247 |
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 230 |
| 55 to 64 | 174 |
| 75+ | 103 |
| 35 to 54 | 98 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 367 | 9.68% |
| Black | 252 | 1.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
12.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.68%
Born in Inkster
95.1%
Native Born
4.9%
Foreign Born
2.2%
Non Citizen
2.7%
Naturalized
95.1% of Inkster residents were born in the United States, with 80.68% having been born in Michigan. 2.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 23,182 | -312 | -1.33% |
| 2028 | 23,494 | -312 | -1.31% |
| 2027 | 23,806 | -313 | -1.3% |
| 2026 | 24,119 | -312 | -1.28% |
| 2025 | 24,431 | -312 | -1.26% |
| 2024 | 24,743 | -313 | -1.25% |
| 2023 | 25,056 | -268 | -1.06% |
| 2022 | 25,324 | -378 | -1.47% |
| 2021 | 25,702 | -291 | -1.12% |
| 2020 | 25,993 | 1,702 | 7.01% |
| 2019 | 24,291 | -134 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 24,425 | -105 | -0.43% |
| 2017 | 24,530 | -93 | -0.38% |
| 2016 | 24,623 | -108 | -0.44% |
| 2015 | 24,731 | -127 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 24,858 | -15 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 24,873 | -229 | -0.91% |
| 2012 | 25,102 | -66 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 25,168 | -138 | -0.55% |
| 2010 | 25,306 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 30,115 | -657 | -2.14% |
| 1990 | 30,772 | -4,418 | -12.55% |
| 1980 | 35,190 | -3,405 | -8.82% |
| 1970 | 38,595 | -502 | -1.28% |
| 1960 | 39,097 | 22,369 | 133.72% |
| 1950 | 16,728 | 9,684 | 137.48% |
| 1940 | 7,044 | 2,604 | 58.65% |
| 1930 | 4,440 | -18,742 | -80.85% |