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Inkster, MI


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Inkster, Michigan

Inkster, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 3 miles SW of Dearborn Heights, Michigan (center to center) and 13 miles W of Detroit, Michigan. The city is in the Detroit area. There are 30,115 residents in Inkster.

The People and Families of Inkster

In Inkster, about 36% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Inkster. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Inkster had a median family income of $41,176.

Political Inclinations

Inkster folks tended to give their money ($2,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Inkster Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Inkster that were owner-occupied was 58%.

Commuting

In Inkster, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Inkster strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyInkster Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Inkster Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Inkster, MI

Comparing Inkster to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population86
Racial Diversity610
Senior Citizens43
Well-Paid Single Men35
Male Share of the Population35
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income34
People Above Poverty21
College Educated Adults15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use610
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents73
Affordability of Property Taxes75
People Living Alone64
Housing Recently Built37
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime64
Low Violent Crime11

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