Inkster, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
25,602
Population
4,096/sq mi density
$39,632
Median Income
$24,774 per capita
$75,700
Home Value
$108,211 Zillow
$1,127
Median Rent
33.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
1,083
Violent Crime/100K
1,899 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$39,632 median income, 12.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,700 home value, $1,127/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,083 violent crimes/100K (185% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
25,602
Census 2023
Population Density
4,096
per square mile
Land Area
6.3
square miles (16.2 km²)
Median Age
34.4 yrs
12% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 72.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
17.3%
Black
72.4%
Hispanic
2.2%
Asian
1.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 7.4% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
91.6%
Spanish
7.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.9%
Veterans
3.3%
45% below US avg (6%)
Disability
19.8%
52% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.5%
2% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
10.5%
22% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.490
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 25,602 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 4,096 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 6.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 34.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.8% |
| Female | 52.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 72.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.2% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
Language
| English Only | 91.6% |
| Spanish | 7.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.9% |
| Veterans | 3.3% |
| Disability | 19.8% |
| Health Insurance | 89.5% |
| Uninsured | 10.5% |
| Broadband Access | 90.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.490 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |