Inkster, MI

Census Place

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Population

24,615

0.223% 1-year decline

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

Median Age

32.3

Poverty Rate

32.9%

Median Household Income

$32,183

0.605% 1-year decline

Median Property Value

$47,000

6.09% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

9,109

3.78% 1-year decline

About

In 2018, Inkster, MI had a population of 24.6k people with a median age of 32.3 and a median household income of $32,183. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Inkster, MI declined from 24,670 to 24,615, a -0.223% decrease and its median household income declined from $32,379 to $32,183, a -0.605% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Inkster, MI are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (72.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (18.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.58%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.63%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.56%). NaNk% of the people in Inkster, MI speak a non-English language, and 98.5% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Inkster, MI is $47,000, and the homeownership rate is 45.4%. Most people in Inkster, MI commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Inkster, MI is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Michigan across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Wayne County, MI went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 66.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (29.4%), followed by Other (3.78%). The most partisan county was Missaukee County, MI with 73.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Inkster, MI. Showing the available data for Wayne County, MI.

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2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (66.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (29.4%)
Republican Party
Other (3.78%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 66.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (29.4%), followed by Other (3.78%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Wayne County, MI

66.8% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Michigan

Missaukee County, MI
73.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hillsdale County, MI
70.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Sanilac County, MI
69.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Michigan was Missaukee County, MI with 73.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Michigan colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Michigan

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Inkster, MI is home to a population of 24.6k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2018, 3.79% of Inkster, MI residents were born outside of the country (934 people).

In 2018, there were 3.93 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (17.9k people) in Inkster, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.55k White (Non-Hispanic) and 636 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Inkster, MI

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.9k ± 777
White (Non-Hispanic)
4.55k ± 744
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
636 ± 300

3.1%

Hispanic Population

763 people

3.1% of the people in Inkster, MI are hispanic (763 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Inkster, MI as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.79%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

934 people

3.83%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

944 people

As of 2018, 3.79% of Inkster, MI residents (934 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Inkster, MI was 3.83%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Inkster, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 2.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.9

In 2018, the median age of all people in Inkster, MI was 32.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 32, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 32. But people in Inkster, MI are getting getting younger. In 2017, the average age of all Inkster, MI residents was 34.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
76,763 ± 6,776 people
India
66,881 ± 6,328 people
Iraq
54,355 ± 5,708 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 76,763 Michigan residents, followed by India with 66,881 and Iraq with 54,355.

Citizenship

98.5%

2018 Citizenship

98.6%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 98.5% of Inkster, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Inkster, MI was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Inkster, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
556 ± 142
Gulf War (2001-)
121 ± 70
Gulf War (1990s)
92 ± 57

Inkster, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.6 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Inkster, MI is $32,183. In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income in Inkster, MI was Census Tract 5701 with a value of $42,428, followed by Census Tract 5709 and Census Tract 5704, with respective values of $39,688 and $37,981.

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,762. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Inkster, MI employs 9.11k people. The largest industries in Inkster, MI are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,529 people), Manufacturing (1,454 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (901 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($58,681), Information ($53,485), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,150).

Wages

Median Household Income

$32,183

2018 value

± $2,025

-0.605%

1 Year Growth

± 10.5%

Households in Inkster, MI have a median annual income of $32,183, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $32,379 in 2017, which represents a -0.605% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Inkster, MI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

$63,869

Average Male Salary in Michigan

± $1,109

$46,762

Average Female Salary in Michigan

± $850

In 2017, full-time male employees in Michigan made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Michigan

Asian
$62,263 ± $4,415
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$48,644 ± $58,127
White
$48,289 ± $702

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Michigan workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.28 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Michigan.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Inkster, MI is from Michigan.

0.476

2017 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.477

2016 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2017, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5701
Census Tract 5709
Census Tract 5704

In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Inkster, MI was Census Tract 5701 with a value of $42,428, followed by Census Tract 5709 and Census Tract 5704, with respective values of $39,688 and $37,981.

The following map shows all of the places in Inkster, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

32.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Inkster, MI (8.04k out of 24.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Males 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
5,818 ± 576
White
1,543 ± 390
Hispanic
457 ± 258

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Inkster, MI is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

9.11k

2018 Value

± 686

-3.78%

1 Year decline

± 11%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Inkster, MI declined at a rate of -3.78%, from 9.47k employees to 9.11k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Inkster, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,441 people), Production Occupations (1,224 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (832 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Inkster, MI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Inkster, MI, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,441 people), Production Occupations (1,224 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (832 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Inkster, MI has an unusually high number of residents working as Healthcare Support Occupations (2.68 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (2.34 times), and Material Moving Occupations (2.19 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Inkster, MI, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($61,667), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($55,446), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($53,277).

Industries

Employment by Industries

9.11k

2018 Value

± 686

-3.78%

1 Year decline

± 11%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Inkster, MI declined at a rate of -3.78%, from 9.47k employees to 9.11k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Inkster, MI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,529 people), Manufacturing (1,454 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (901 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Inkster, MI, though some of these residents may live in Inkster, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Inkster, MI, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,529 people), Manufacturing (1,454 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (901 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Inkster, MI has an unusually high number of Transportation & Warehousing (1.91 times higher than expected), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.91 times), and Manufacturing (1.58 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Inkster, MI, by median earnings, are Utilities ($58,681), Information ($53,485), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,150).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $135B, followed by Mixed freight ($35.4B) and Machinery ($31.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Michigan.

$448B

2015 Value in Michigan

$623B

Projected 2045 Value in Michigan

39.1% growth

In 2015, total outbound Michigan trade was $448B. This is expected to increase 39.1% to $623B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$35.1B
Indiana
$25.1B
Illinois
$20.4B

In 2015, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $35.1B, followed by Indiana with $25.1B and Illinois and $20.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

Housing & Living

The median property value in Inkster, MI was $47,000 in 2018, which is 0.205 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $44,300 to $47,000, a 6.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Inkster, MI is 45.4%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Inkster, MI have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Inkster, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$47,000

2018 Median

± $3,442

$44,300

2017 Median

± $2,664

In 2018, the median property value in Inkster, MI grew to to $47,000 from the previous year's value of $44,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Inkster, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Inkster, MI the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$32,183

Median Household Income

± $2,025

9.13k

Number of Households

± 622

In 2018, the median household income of the 9.13k households in Inkster, MI declined from $32,183 from the previous year's value of $32,379.

The following chart displays the households in Inkster, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Property Taxes

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Inkster, MI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Inkster, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

Rent vs Own

45.4%

2018 Homeownership

47.7%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 45.4% of the housing units in Inkster, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 47.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Inkster, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

24.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Inkster, MI have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.65% of the workforce in Inkster, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Inkster, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
81.1%
Carpooled
9.57%
Public Transit
3.47%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Inkster, MI was Drove Alone (81.1%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.57%) and those who Public Transit (3.47%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Inkster, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Inkster, MI have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

93.2% of the population of Inkster, MI has health coverage, with 33.3% on employee plans, 40.9% on Medicaid, 9.37% on Medicare, 8.81% on non-group plans, and 0.787% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Michigan was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Wayne County, MI see 1470 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.03% decrease from the previous year (1516 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1489 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 388 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Gladwin County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.5%). Additionally, Saginaw County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Wayne County, MI.

1,470 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wayne County, MI

Primary care physicians in Wayne County, MI see an average of 1,470 patients per year. This represents a 3.03% decrease from the previous year (1,516 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wayne County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

$8,055

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Michigan

$3,950

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,915

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,318

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Michigan (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,745 to $8,055.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.85%

Uninsured

33.3%

Employer Coverage

40.9%

Medicaid

9.37%

Medicare

8.81%

Non-Group

0.787%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Inkster, MI declined by 26.9% from 9.36% to 6.85%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Inkster, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.