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Inkster, Michigan Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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Population: 30,115. Estimated population in July 2024: 28,870 (-4.1% change)
Males: 14,369 (47.7%), Females: 15,746 (52.3%)

Wayne County

Zip code: 48141

Demographics

Median resident age: 31.8 years
Median household income: $35,950
Median house value: $68,000

Population by Race

Races in Inkster:

  • Black (67.5%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (24.5%)
  • Two or more races (2.8%)
  • Asian Indian (2.6%)
  • Hispanic (1.6%)
  • American Indian (1.4%)
  • Other race (0.7%)

Ancestries: German (4.8%), Irish (4.1%), Polish (3.8%), English (2.5%), United States (2.2%), French (1.6%).

Elevation: 628 feet

Land area: 6.3 square miles

Map of Inkster, MI

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Inkster

  • High school or higher: 74.3%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
  • Unemployed: 10.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Inkster city

  • Never married: 36.6%
  • Now married: 39.2%
  • Separated: 2.9%
  • Widowed: 7.6%
  • Divorced: 13.6%

5.4% Foreign born (3.4% Asia, 0.7% Latin America, 0.6% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: -713 (-2.3%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Inkster:

  • GARDEN CITY OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL (about 3 miles; GARDEN CITY, MI)
  • OAKWOOD ANNAPOLIS HOSPITAL (about 5 miles; WAYNE, MI)
  • WALTER P REUTHER PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL (about 6 miles; WESTLAND, MI)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Inkster:

  • DETROIT METROPOLITAN WAYNE COUNTY (about 7 miles; DETROIT, MI; Abbreviation: DTW)
  • WILLOW RUN (about 15 miles; DETROIT, MI; Abbreviation: YIP)
  • DETROIT CITY (about 23 miles; DETROIT, MI; Abbreviation: DET)

Other public-use airports nearest to Inkster:

  • CANTON-PLYMOUTH-METTETAL (about 11 miles; PLYMOUTH, MI; Abbreviation: 1D2)
  • LARSEN AIR PARK (about 18 miles; BELLEVILLE, MI; Abbreviation: 43G)
  • GROSSE ILE MUNI (about 19 miles; DETROIT/GROSSE ILE, MI; Abbreviation: ONZ)

Amtrak stations near Inkster:

  • 6 miles: GREENFIELD VILLAGE (DEARBORN, 20900 OAKWOOD BLVD.)
  • 8 miles: DEARBORN (16121 MICHIGAN AVE.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand.
  • 18 miles: DETROIT (11 W. BALTIMORE AVE.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Inkster:

  • HENRY FORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 4 miles; DEARBORN, MI; Full-time enrollment: 6,572)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-DEARBORN (about 4 miles; DEARBORN, MI; Full-time enrollment: 5,574)
  • MADONNA UNIVERSITY (about 7 miles; LIVONIA, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,431)
  • DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY-EASTERN REGION-DEARBORN (about 10 miles; DEARBORN, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,247)
  • SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE (about 10 miles; LIVONIA, MI; Full-time enrollment: 4,780)
  • LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (about 14 miles; SOUTHFIELD, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,479)
  • MARYGROVE COLLEGE (about 15 miles; DETROIT, MI; Full-time enrollment: 5,301)

Schools

Public high schools in Inkster:

  • INKSTER HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 331; Location: 3250 MIDDLEBELT ROAD; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • ACADEMY OF INKSTER (Students: 152; Location: 28500 AVONDALE; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high school in Inkster:

  • PETERSON WARREN ACADEMY (Students: 233; Location: 4000 SYLVIA STREET; Grades: PK – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Inkster:

  • CHERRY HILL SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS (Students: 1,279; Location: 28500 AVONDALE; Grades: KG – 12)
  • THOMAS-GIST ACADEMY NORTH (Students: 376; Location: 28955 ROSEWOOD; Grades: KG – 08)
  • DAVID HICKS SCHOOL (Students: 362; Location: 100 HELEN STREET; Grades: KG – 05)
  • TOMLINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 328; Location: 25912 ANNAPOLIS STREET; Grades: KG – 06)
  • BAYLOR WOODSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 326; Location: 28865 CARLYSLE STREET; Grades: 03 – 05)
  • MEEK-MILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 305; Location: 28865 CARLYSLE AVE; Grades: PK – 02)
  • BLANCHETTE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 293; Location: 1771 HENRY RUFF ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • DALY SCHOOL (Students: 247; Location: 25824 MICHIGAN AVENUE; Grades: KG – 06)
  • GAUDIOR ACADEMY (Students: 213; Location: 27100 AVONDALE AVENUE; Grades: KG – 08)
  • BEACON DAY TREATMENT CENTER (Students: 160; Location: 28690 GRANDVIEW; Grades: UG – UG)

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