Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Inkster, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

25,428

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

70.3%17,887

White

16.8%4,281

Two or More

6.9%1,750

Hispanic/Latino

3.7%940

Asian

1.4%360

Other

0.5%128

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%82

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.5%1,244

High School Diploma

32.6%5,423

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%1,419

Some College (1+ yr)

16.4%2,732

Associate's Degree

5.9%976

Bachelor's Degree

9.2%1,535

Master's Degree

3.6%602

Professional Degree

0.1%9

Doctorate

0.2%29

HS or Higher

84%

BA or Higher

13.1%

Graduate+

3.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$80,400

Median Renti

$1,170

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

46.8%4,561

Renter-Occupied

53.2%5,189

Total Units

11,517

Homeownership

46.8%

Vacancy Rate

15.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

21.8%993

$50K–$100K

41.7%1,901

$100K–$150K

18.6%850

$150K–$200K

8.1%370

$200K–$300K

3.5%160

$300K–$500K

4.3%198

$500K–$1M

1.6%74

$1M+

0.3%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

661

$500–$750

155

$750–$1,000

609

$1,000–$1,250

1,435

$1,250–$1,500

1,060

$1,500–$2,000

788

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%11

2010–2019

0.1%9

2000–2009

5.7%657

1990–1999

3.9%449

1980–1989

2.9%330

1970–1979

11.4%1,314

1960–1969

15.8%1,819

1950–1959

40.6%4,675

1940–1949

13.2%1,524

1939 or earlier

6.3%729

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.6%7,956

Electricity

16.1%1,571

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%137

No Fuel

0.7%67

Other

0.2%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$39,252

Mean Household Incomei

$61,188

Per Capita Incomei

$25,587

Poverty Ratei

35.1%

Unemploymenti

14.4%

Labor Forcei

11,251

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

12.1%1,177

$10K–$15K

13%1,266

$15K–$20K

4%394

$20K–$25K

5.3%520

$25K–$30K

6.5%629

$30K–$35K

5.1%498

$35K–$40K

4.4%426

$40K–$45K

4.1%397

$45K–$50K

2.8%275

$50K–$60K

9.5%922

$60K–$75K

7.7%754

$75K–$100K

11%1,071

$100K–$125K

5.1%498

$125K–$150K

2.5%240

$150K–$200K

3.3%317

$200K+

3.8%366

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,3325.2%

By Region

Top Countries

India

111

United Kingdom

China

Mexico

Germany

Korea

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,464

Avg. Commutei

26.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,627

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

755(4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.2%Insured

8.8%Uninsured