Inkster, Michigan
Inkster: City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
About
Inkster is a city located in the county of Wayne in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 25,369 and a population density of 1,566 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 24,115 inhabitants.
The city was created 189 years ago in 1834.
Quick Facts about Inkster
| Population : | 24,115 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Wayne County |
| Postal code : | 48141 |
| Area : | 16.2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 623 feet / 190 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1835 (189 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 01:47:14 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 1,489 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Inkster is located at 42°17'39"N 83°18'36"W (42.2942000, -83.3099300).
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Official website of Inkster
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Inkster decreased by 5.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 25,369 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,168 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,101 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,871 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,856 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,729 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,618 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,519 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24,406 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,284 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,115 | -0.7% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 26,032 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 28,691 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -9.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 24,097 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 28,691 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.0% |
| White only, percent : | 95.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,054 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.4% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 13,272 |
Inkster zip code is 48141.
County name: Wayne, County
fips: 26163
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 13,272 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $59,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $885 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $268 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $522 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 38 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,624 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.44 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 0.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 73.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 63.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 69.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 24.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 38.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 36,704 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 304,434 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 365,058 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,953 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $26,272 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $15,501 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 30.3% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 457 |
| 2019 total employment : | 6,856 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 221,259 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 0.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,310 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,848 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 962 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 664 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 79 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,647 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 258 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,456 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 79.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 359.00 |
People born in Inkster (16)
People born in Inkster, including basketball player Alvin Dukes, football player Keshawn Martin, Sandy Patton, .
List
- Albert White (American basketball player) he was born in 13/06/1977
- Alton H. Maddox, Jr. (American lawyer) he was born in 01/01/1945
- Georgeanna Tillman (American singer) she was born in 06/02/1943
- Geraldine Doyle (World War II inspirational figure) she was born in 31/07/1924
- J'Leon Love (boxer) he was born in 25/09/1987
- Tyji Armstrong (American football player) he was born in 03/10/1970
- Tyrone Wheatley (American football player and coach) he was born in 19/01/1972
- Wanda Young (American soprano) she was born in 09/08/1943
- Guy Rucker (Professional basketball player) he was born in 27/07/1977
- Freddie Bishop III (American football player) he was born in 25/02/1990
- Gary Wiggins (American jazz saxophonist) he was born in 10/11/1952
- Jewell Jones (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1995
- Josiah Dallas Dort (American businessman) he was born in 27/02/1861
Schools in Inkster
College & universities near Inkster, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 486327 | Princess Beauty School | Dearborn Heights (MI) | 48127-2999 |
Stations (18)
Amtrak & bus stations near Inkster, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFV | Greenfield Village, Michigan | 20900 Oakwood Blvd. | RAIL |
| DER | John D. Dingell Transit Center | 16121 Michigan Ave. | RAIL |
| DET | Detroit | 11 West Baltimore Ave. | RAIL |
| ROY | Royal Oak station | 202 South Sherman Ave. | RAIL |
| TRM | Troy Transit Center | 1201 Doyle Drive | RAIL |
Post offices near Inkster
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Inkster Post Office | Inkster (MI) | 48141 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Inkster , North Dakota township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota with a population of 132 people.
Other cities in Wayne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 665,369 | The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. |
| Dearborn | 93,367 | The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Livonia | 93,189 | The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Canton | 86,825 | Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan |
| Westland | 81,116 | A city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Taylor | 60,576 | The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Dearborn Heights | 55,027 | A city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Redford | 49,936 | Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan |
| Lincoln Park | 36,066 | City in Wayne County in the U. |
| Northville | 29,359 | City in Michigan |
| Southgate | 29,135 | City in Wayne County in the state of Michigan |
| Allen Park | 26,751 | City in Michigan, USA |
| Garden City | 26,408 | City in Wayne County of the U. |
| Wyandotte | 25,156 | Town in Michigan, USA |
| Romulus | 23,528 | City in Wayne County, Michigan |
| Hamtramck | 21,438 | City in Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Inkster distances to largest Michigan cities
