Inkster, MI Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Inkster | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,213 | 9,970,748 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3871.9 | 103.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.52% | 0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.7 | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,569 | 4,038,037 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Inkster has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Inkster | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,789 | $71,353 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.41% | 4.94% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 12.8% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Inkster | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $83,169 | $134,610 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,126 | $1,084 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 45.8% | 72.9% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 12:00 PM – 03:59 PM , followed by 06:00 AM – 06:29 AM .
| Metric | Inkster | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 23.5 | 21.4 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 12.0% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Inkster has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Inkster | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.6% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | 2.43 | 2.54 |
Health
Inkster has a health index of D, which means it is barely healthy.
| Metric | Inkster | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 71.9 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 27.0% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 27.8% | 20.9% | 19.0% |