Custer County Population

1890–2026

4,690

2026 projection

9.9% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Custer County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,690+541.16%
20254,636+541.18%
20244,582+511.13%
20234,531+280.62%
20224,503+581.30%
20214,445+1764.12%
20204,269-40.09%
20194,273+571.35%
20184,216+781.88%
20174,138+491.20%

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Custer County Demographics

60median age

Median age

Female57.7 yrs
Male61.9 yrs

Adults

3,847
1,634 seniors (65+) · 42% of adults2,213 other adults

Sex

Female 48.1% · 2,152Male 51.9% · 2,318

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 45 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Custer County Income

$67,574median household income

Median household income

$67,574

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$24,760

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

15.8%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Custer County Marital Status

58% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married58%57%59%
Never married16%17%15%
Divorced17%17%17%
Widowed9%9%8%
Separated<1%0%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201