It was founded in 1887 as Aiken.[citation needed] It was renamed Inman, in 1889, after Major Henry Inman,[4] who was first the namesake for Lake Inman, located approximately 4 miles (6 km) east of the town.[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.59 square miles (1.53 km2), all of it land.[7]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Inman has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]
Of the 528 households, 29.0% had children under the age of 18; 54.2% were married couples living together; 26.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.0% of households consisted of individuals and 22.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[10] The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.9.[14] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 16.6% of the population.[15]
22.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 28.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.0 males.[10] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 119.2 males.[10]
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $53,438 (with a margin of error of +/- $12,042) and the median family income was $74,792 (+/- $22,685).[16] Males had a median income of $53,846 (+/- $6,491) versus $32,143 (+/- $4,660) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $43,839 (+/- $5,581).[17] Approximately, 4.1% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under the age of 18 and 13.6% of those ages 65 or over.[18][19]
2010 census
As of the census[20] of 2010, there were 1,377 people, 513 households, and 347 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,333.9 inhabitants per square mile (901.1/km2). There were 566 housing units at an average density of 959.3 per square mile (370.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.
There were 513 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.4% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.04.
The median age in the city was 45.2 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.7% were from 25 to 44; 20% were from 45 to 64; and 30.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.
2000 census
As of the census[21] of 2000, there were 1,142 people, 494 households, and 334 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,106.0 inhabitants per square mile (813.1/km2). There were 518 housing units at an average density of 955.2 per square mile (368.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.42% White, 0.35% Native American, 0.44% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.40% of the population.[22][23]
There were 494 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 29.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was US$31,648, and the median income for a family was $40,804. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $19,615 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,290. About 2.9% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The community is served by Inman USD 448 public school district. Inman has two schools:
