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Custer County

State:
Colorado
County Seat:
Westcliffe

Custer County's estimated 2025 population is 5,928 with a growth rate of 3.44% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Custer County is the 49th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 4,278 and has seen a growth of 38.57% since that time.

5,928
Total Population
8
Population Density (mi²)
49
Population Rank (State)
197 3.44%
Annual Population Growth

Custer County Population

Custer County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,75793.77%
Other race1332.62%
Two or more races1212.39%
Asian571.12%
Native American50.1%

Custer County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Families$80,069$100,263
Married Families$76,250-
Households$72,700$90,623
Non Families$63,219$73,143

$51,929

Average Income

$72,700

Median Household Income

9.68%

Poverty Rate