Income & Economy in Inkster, MI
Household income, poverty rates, employment, and economic data — 2023 ACS Data
Income Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$39,632
-46% vs national
Per Capita Income
$24,774
-33% vs national
Poverty Rate
36.3%
+167% vs national
Gini Index
0.5365
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
12.8%
+146% vs national
SNAP Recipients
32.8%
of households
How Inkster Compares
Source: Census ACS (2023)Inkster vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS (2023)Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Inkster is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Per Capita Income
Poverty Rate
Unemployment Rate
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Inkster. The median household income here is $39,632.
Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Employment Snapshot
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
12.8%
+129% vs MI avg
Labor Force
11,367
Employed
9,886
Mean Commute
25 min
How People Get to Work
Source: Census ACS (2023)Employment by Sector
Source: Census ACS (2023)Education & Workforce
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
33.4%
of adults 25+
Median Age
34.4
Work from Home
7.3%
of workers
The median household income in Inkster, MI is $39,632, which is 45.9% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $24,774. The poverty rate of 36.3% is higher than the MI state average of 14.1%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5365, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 12.8%, compared to the state average of 5.6%. 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 25 minutes, with 7.3% working from home.