State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,844.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.50% (-122)
Growth Since 2010
-5.24% (-1,329)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Inkster, Michigan Population 2021
24,040
Inkster is a city located in Wayne County Michigan. With a 2020 population of 24,040, it is the 47th largest city in Michigan and the 1599th largest city in the United States . Inkster is currently declining at a rate of -0.50% annually and its population has decreased by -5.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,369 in 2010. Spanning over 6 miles, Inkster has a population density of 3,845 people per square mile.
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%
The current population of Inkster, Michigan is 24,040 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 24,040.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 25,369.
| 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% |
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Inkster Population Pyramid $2021
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| 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
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| 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% |
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Inkster Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
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$28,615
Average Earnings
$32,685
Average Male
$22,843
Average Female
Inkster Language by Age
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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
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| 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 | 426 | 237 | 55.63% |
| 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 Native, with 2.26% 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
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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
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| 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
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10.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
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58.7%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
11.4%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |