Inkster, Michigan Population 2022
Inkster is a city located in Wayne County Michigan. Inkster has a 2020 population of 26,232. Inkster is currently growing at a rate of 0.28% annually and its population has increased by 0.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,088 in 2010.
The average household income in Inkster is $42,732 with a poverty rate of 36.04%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $915 per month, and the median house value is $51,500. 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: 73.79%
- White: 18.26%
- Two or more races: 4.60%
- Asian: 1.47%
- Native American: 1.05%
- Other race: 0.81%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,455 | 18.26% |
| Black or African American | 18,004 | 73.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 256 | 1.05% |
| Asian | 359 | 1.47% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race | 198 | 0.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1,123 | 4.60% |
Inkster Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,953 | 2.69 | 41.1 |
| Married | 2,036 | 3.4 | 49.4 |
| Male | 679 | 3.46 | 42.1 |
| Female | 2,839 | 3.79 | 29.6 |
| Non Family | 3,399 | 1.19 | 45.7 |
3.49
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 477 | 3.20% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,155 | 14.45% |
| High School Graduate | 5,378 | 36.06% |
| Some College | 4,275 | 28.67% |
| Associates Degree | 1,068 | 7.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,118 | 7.50% |
| Graduate Degree | 441 | 2.96% |
Inkster Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Asian | 243 | 243 | 134 |
| Hispanic | 341 | 304 | 81 |
| 2+ Races | 525 | 383 | 82 |
| Black | 10,498 | 8,810 | 1,034 |
| White | 3,304 | 2,534 | 290 |
| Other Race | 143 | 131 | 11 |
| Native American | 101 | 101 |
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 islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$30,018
Average Earnings
$33,133
Average Male
$24,220
Average Female
Inkster Language by Age
Inkster Language
91.40% of Inkster residents speak only English, while 8.60% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 4.16% of the population.
Inkster Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 862 | 473 | 54.87% |
| White | 4,126 | 1,506 | 36.50% |
| Black | 17,871 | 6,372 | 35.66% |
| Native | 256 | 24 | 9.38% |
| Other | 107 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 1,123 | 554 | 49.33% |
36.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.07%
Male Poverty Rate
36.90%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Inkster
The race most likely to be in poverty in Inkster is Hispanic, with 54.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Inkster is Multiple, with 49.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.16%.
Inkster Marital Status
Marriage Rates
26.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.6%
Male Marriage Rate
24.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 363 | 9.65% |
| Black | 525 | 4.50% |
| Native American | 18 | 12.95% |
| Asian | 34 | 13.99% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 1.90% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 8.13% |
Inkster Veterans by Education
6.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
9.8%
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
79.84%
Born in Inkster
94.93%
Native Born
5.07%
Foreign Born
2.22%
Non Citizen
2.85%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.93% of Inkster residents were born in the United States, with 79.84% having been born in Michigan. 2.22% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 4,440 | 0.00% | |
| 1940 | 7,044 | 2,604 | 4.72% |
| 1950 | 16,728 | 9,684 | 9.03% |
| 1960 | 39,097 | 22,369 | 8.86% |
| 1970 | 38,595 | -502 | -0.13% |
| 1980 | 35,190 | -3,405 | -0.92% |
| 1990 | 30,772 | -4,418 | -1.33% |
| 2000 | 30,115 | -657 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 25,369 | -4,746 | -1.70% |
| 2011 | 25,441 | 72 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 25,513 | 72 | 0.28% |
| 2013 | 25,585 | 72 | 0.28% |
| 2014 | 25,657 | 72 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 25,729 | 72 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 25,801 | 72 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 25,873 | 72 | 0.28% |
| 2018 | 25,945 | 72 | 0.28% |
| 2019 | 26,017 | 72 | 0.28% |
| 2020 | 26,088 | 71 | 0.27% |
| 2021 | 26,160 | 72 | 0.28% |
| 2022 | 26,232 | 72 | 0.28% |