Demographics & People — Inkster, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 25,602 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~25,000 |
| Median Age | 35.0 |
| Total Households | 9,569 |
| Family Households | 5,654 |
| Average Household Size | 2.65 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,432 |
| Black or African American | 18,532 |
| Asian | 292 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 557 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 14,859 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,466 |
| Subsaharan African | 2,175 |
| African | 2,036 |
| Polish | 703 |
| Irish | 689 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 509 |
| European | 447 |
| American | 428 |
| German | 414 |
Language
| English Only | 21,744 |
| Spanish | 205 |
| Population 5+ | 23,746 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 774 |
| Population 18+ | 18,196 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Inkster, Michigan.