Inkster, Michigan Population 2022
Inkster is a city located in Wayne County Michigan. Inkster has a 2020 population of 23,918. Inkster is currently declining at a rate of -0.51% annually and its population has decreased by -5.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,306 in 2010.
The average household income in Inkster is $42,732 with a poverty rate of 33.48%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $887 per month, and the median house value is $48,700. The median age in Inkster is 31 years, 28.3 years for males, and 33.3 years for females.
Inkster Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Inksterwas:
- Black or African American: 73.72%
- White: 17.91%
- Two or more races: 4.88%
- Other race: 1.77%
- Native American: 1.08%
- Asian: 0.62%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.02%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 18,075 | 73.72% |
| White | 4,391 | 17.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1,196 | 4.88% |
| Some Other Race | 434 | 1.77% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 266 | 1.08% |
| Asian | 153 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.02% |
Inkster Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,002 | 2.69 | 43.2 |
| Non Family | 3,566 | 1.2 | 46.1 |
| Female | 2,801 | 3.63 | 29.7 |
| Married | 2,049 | 3.64 | 56.5 |
| Male | 586 | 3.84 | 43.7 |
3.53
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 556 | 3.71% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,121 | 14.14% |
| High School Graduate | 5,446 | 36.31% |
| Some College | 4,067 | 27.12% |
| Associates Degree | 1,146 | 7.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,155 | 7.70% |
| Graduate Degree | 507 | 3.38% |
Inkster Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,804 | 8,937 | 1,260 |
| White | 3,136 | 2,435 | 206 |
| 2+ Races | 403 | 319 | 36 |
| Hispanic | 372 | 323 | 80 |
| Other Race | 328 | 328 | 14 |
| Asian | 135 | 135 | 135 |
| Native American | 86 | 86 | |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
$28,615
Average Earnings
$32,685
Average Male
$22,843
Average Female
Inkster Language by Age
Inkster Language
91.48% of Inkster residents speak only English, while 8.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 4.22% of the population.
Inkster Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 17,943 | 5,845 | 32.58% |
| White | 4,144 | 1,485 | 35.83% |
| Hispanic | 883 | 527 | 59.68% |
| Multiple | 1,159 | 465 | 40.12% |
| Other | 237 | NaN% | |
| Native | 266 | 6 | 2.26% |
33.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.83%
Male Poverty Rate
33.14%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Inkster
The race most likely to be in poverty in Inkster is Hispanic, with 59.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Inkster is Multiple, with 40.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.02%.
Inkster Marital Status
Marriage Rates
26.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.1%
Male Marriage Rate
24.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Inkster Married by Age and Sex
Inkster Marriage
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 35-44.
Inkster Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 702 | 5.77% |
| White | 366 | 10.06% |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 5.08% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 5.78% |
| Asian | 34 | 25.19% |
| Native American | 31 | 28.18% |
Inkster Veterans by Education
10.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.7%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
11.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
80.40%
Born in Inkster
95.66%
Native Born
4.34%
Foreign Born
2.02%
Non Citizen
2.32%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.66% of Inkster residents were born in the United States, with 80.40% having been born in Michigan. 2.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23,918 | -122 | -0.51% |
| 2021 | 24,040 | -122 | -0.50% |
| 2020 | 24,162 | -122 | -0.50% |
| 2019 | 24,284 | -122 | -0.50% |
| 2018 | 24,406 | -113 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 24,519 | -99 | -0.40% |
| 2016 | 24,618 | -111 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 24,729 | -127 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 24,856 | -15 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 24,871 | -230 | -0.92% |
| 2012 | 25,101 | -67 | -0.27% |
| 2011 | 25,168 | -138 | -0.55% |
| 2010 | 25,306 | -4,809 | -1.72% |
| 2000 | 30,115 | -657 | -0.22% |
| 1990 | 30,772 | -4,418 | -1.33% |
| 1980 | 35,190 | -3,405 | -0.92% |
| 1970 | 38,595 | -502 | -0.13% |
| 1960 | 39,097 | 22,369 | 8.86% |
| 1950 | 16,728 | 9,684 | 9.03% |
| 1940 | 7,044 | 2,604 | 4.72% |
| 1930 | 4,440 | 0.00% |