Population 25,457 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Inkster
Household size in Inkster
| Period | Inkster | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
At 2.66 people per household, Inkster sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Detroit area as a whole, where it has 2.57 people. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Inkster
| Period | Inkster | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.8 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.4 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.3 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Inkster is young: half of its residents are under 35.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.5, mirroring the country. Only 19 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Inkster
| Period | Inkster | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 26.2% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Inkster: 26.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 4.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Inkster
Renters in Inkster
| Period | Inkster | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.2% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.7% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.8% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.2% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Inkster rent: 53.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 57.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 6.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Inkster
| Period | Inkster | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Inkster: 15.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Inkster
| Period | Inkster | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in Inkster is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1958, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Only 31 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Inkster
| Period | Inkster | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $764 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $764 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $885 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,149 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$385 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Inkster costs $1,149 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $385 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 37.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Inkster
Bachelor's degrees in Inkster
| Period | Inkster | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Inkster: 12.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Inkster
| Period | Inkster | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.2% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.2% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.4% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.0% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Inkster never finished high school, well above the national share: only 84.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 5.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Inkster
| Period | Inkster | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Inkster: 15.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only three have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Inkster compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inkster | 2.66 | 35.3 | 26.2% | 53.2% | 15.2% | 1958 | $1,149 | 12.7% | 84.0% | 15.5% |
| Dearborn Heights | 2.82 | 35.4 | 10.4% | 29.5% | 7.3% | 1959 | $1,396 | 24.3% | 89.0% | 7.8% |
| Garden City | 2.43 | 41.6 | 10.5% | 22.5% | 5.1% | 1958 | $1,343 | 14.5% | 91.3% | 7.4% |
| Wayne | 2.44 | 41.7 | 14.9% | 39.3% | 9.6% | 1957 | $1,102 | 17.5% | 89.3% | 10.5% |
| Westland | 2.38 | 40.1 | 12.3% | 38.4% | 7.6% | 1970 | $1,186 | 22.9% | 90.1% | 6.1% |
| Taylor | 2.50 | 38.7 | 17.7% | 33.3% | 6.4% | 1966 | $1,235 | 15.3% | 86.2% | 7.7% |
| Dearborn | 3.13 | 34.3 | 7.9% | 31.6% | 8.4% | 1951 | $1,394 | 33.3% | 82.7% | 6.7% |
| Allen Park | 2.40 | 42.6 | 10.7% | 12.7% | 5.9% | 1955 | $1,239 | 31.7% | 93.2% | 5.0% |
| Romulus | 2.65 | 38.1 | 18.0% | 26.2% | 7.8% | 1979 | $1,084 | 17.1% | 91.0% | 6.2% |
| Redford | 2.63 | 38.8 | 16.2% | 22.2% | 5.2% | 1955 | $1,351 | 22.9% | 92.2% | 6.6% |
| Melvindale | 3.24 | 29.7 | 11.1% | 39.2% | 8.9% | 1952 | $1,098 | 14.7% | 70.8% | 5.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Inkster. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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