Custer County's estimated 2026 population is 5,557 with a growth rate of 0.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Custer County is the 51st largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 4,278 and has seen a growth of 29.9% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Custer County includes 93.77% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (93.77%)
Other race (2.62%)
Two or more races (2.39%)
Asian (1.12%)
Native American (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,757 | 93.77% |
| Other race | 133 | 2.62% |
| Two or more races | 121 | 2.39% |
| Asian | 57 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Custer County's average per capita income is $51,929. Household income levels show a median of $72,700. The poverty rate stands at 9.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,069 | $100,263 |
| Married Families | $76,250 | - |
| Households | $72,700 | $90,623 |
| Non Families | $63,219 | $73,143 |
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