Inkster, Michigan Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Inkster, Michigan is 25,602 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 46th-largest city in Michigan. The median household income is $39,632, the median home value is $75,700, and the median age is 34.4.
The population has declined 0.8% since 2010 (25,306 → 25,108).
25,602
Population
4094
People / sq mi
$39,632
Median Income
$75,700
Median Home Value
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Inkster covers 6.3 sq mi of land at 4094 people per square mile.
About Inkster, MI
In Inkster, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $75,700. Inkster is a city in Michigan with a population of 25,602. It ranks #46 among cities in Michigan by population.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $39,632, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 29.9%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $75,700, with typical rent around $1,127.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 11.8%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 7.3% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
Inkster city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Inkster city had a population of 25,306 in 2010 and 25,108 in 2024, a -0.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 25,980 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: -0.04%.
25,108
Population (2024)
25,306
Population (2010)
25,980
Peak (2020)
-0.04%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 25,306 |
| 2011 | 25,168 |
| 2012 | 25,101 |
| 2013 | 24,871 |
| 2014 | 24,856 |
| 2015 | 24,729 |
| 2016 | 24,618 |
| 2017 | 24,519 |
| 2018 | 24,406 |
| 2019 | 24,284 |
| 2020 | 25,980 |
| 2021 | 25,658 |
| 2022 | 25,294 |
| 2023 | 25,116 |
| 2024 | 25,108 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 72.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$39,632
Median Household Income
$24,774
Per Capita Income
29.9%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$75,700
Median Home Value
$1,127
Median Rent
45.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
82.7%
High School+
11.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.7%
Drive Alone
74.9%
Public Transit
7.3%
Work From Home
26.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
13.6%
Foreign Born
91.6%
Non-English at Home
3.3%
Veterans
19.8%
With Disability
89.5%
Health Insurance
93.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.9% |
| Manufacturing | 20.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.2% |
| Retail Trade | 7.0% |
| Public Administration | 4.7% |
| Information | 4.7% |
| Construction | 4.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Inkster, Michigan has a population of 25,602 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 46th-largest city in Michigan.
The median household income in Inkster, Michigan is $39,632, with 29.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Inkster, Michigan is $75,700, with median monthly rent at $1,127 and a homeownership rate of 45.8%.
The median age in Inkster, Michigan is 34.4 years. The population is 47.8% male and 52.2% female.
The population has declined 0.8% since 2010 (25,306 → 25,108).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.