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Crime in Inkster summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Inkster. Key points include:
There were 728 total crimes in Inkster in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Inkster is 2,941.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Inkster is 1,074.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Inkster is 1,866.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Inkster is 38.79% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Inkster Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Inkster / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 728 | 2,941.3 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 266 | 1,074.7 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 12.1 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 29 | 117.2 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 206 | 832.3 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 462 | 1,866.6 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 107 | 432.3 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 233 | 941.4 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 122 | 492.9 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Inkster summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Inkster. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Inkster is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Inkster is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Inkster is $108,131.
The median income in Inkster is $39,252.
Inkster's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Inkster Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Inkster | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 51 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Inkster, MI Weather
The average high in Inkster is 58.9° and the average low is 40.7°.
There are 73.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 33.4 inches of precipitation each year with 37.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Inkster |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 33.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 37.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Inkster Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Inkster
The current population in Inkster is 25,428. The population has decreased 3.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25,428 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 25,602 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 25,839 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 25,849 | 5.9% |
| 2020 | 24,398 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 24,520 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 24,615 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 24,670 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 24,738 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 24,897 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 25,056 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 25,215 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 25,455 | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 25,854 | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 26,311 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Inkster
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Inkster is:
16.8% White with 4,281 White residents.
70.3% African American with 17,887 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 82 American Indian residents.
1.4% Asian with 360 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 128 Other residents.
6.9% Two Or More with 1,750 Two Or More residents.
3.7% Hispanic with 940 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Inkster | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16.8% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 70.3% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.9% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Inkster
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Inkster is 50.2% female with 12,771 female residents.
Inkster is 49.8% male with 12,656 male residents.
| Gender | Inkster | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Inkster for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Inkster completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Inkster completed 9-12th grade.
40.0% of adults in Inkster completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Inkster completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Inkster completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in Inkster completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Inkster completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Inkster completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Inkster completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Inkster | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Inkster, Michigan
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12.1% of households in Inkster earn Less than $10,000.
13.0% of households in Inkster earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.4% of households in Inkster earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.6% of households in Inkster earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.3% of households in Inkster earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.2% of households in Inkster earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.0% of households in Inkster earn $75,000 to $99,999.
7.6% of households in Inkster earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.3% of households in Inkster earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.8% of households in Inkster earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Inkster | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.1% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 13.0% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.4% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.6% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.3% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.6% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.3% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.8% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
