Custer County, Nebraska's estimated 2024 population is 10,658 with a growth rate of 0.73% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Custer County, Nebraska is the 24th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 10,905 and has seen a growth of -2.27% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,043 | 77 | 0.7% |
| 2028 | 10,966 | 77 | 0.71% |
| 2027 | 10,889 | 77 | 0.71% |
| 2026 | 10,812 | 77 | 0.72% |
| 2025 | 10,735 | 77 | 0.72% |
| 2024 | 10,658 | 77 | 0.73% |
| 2023 | 10,581 | 77 | 0.73% |
| 2022 | 10,504 | 18 | 0.17% |
| 2021 | 10,486 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 10,483 | -313 | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 10,796 | -22 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 10,818 | -55 | -0.51% |
| 2017 | 10,873 | 45 | 0.42% |
| 2016 | 10,828 | -3 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 10,831 | 59 | 0.55% |
| 2014 | 10,772 | -58 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 10,830 | -16 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 10,846 | -59 | -0.54% |
| 2011 | 10,905 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 10,905 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 12,270 | -1,607 | -11.58% |
| 1980 | 13,877 | -215 | -1.53% |
| 1970 | 14,092 | -2,425 | -14.68% |
| 1960 | 16,517 | -2,653 | -13.84% |
| 1950 | 19,170 | -3,421 | -15.14% |
| 1940 | 22,591 | -3,598 | -13.74% |
| 1930 | 26,189 | -218 | -0.83% |
| 1920 | 26,407 | 739 | 2.88% |
| 1910 | 25,668 | 5,910 | 29.91% |
| 1900 | 19,758 | -1,919 | -8.85% |
| 1890 | 21,677 | 19,466 | 880.42% |
| 1880 | 2,211 | -8,832 | -79.98% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,058 | 95.19% |
| Two or more races | 257 | 2.43% |
| Other race | 122 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 66 | 0.62% |
| Black or African American | 61 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,543 | 2.3 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Married | 2,422 | 2.91 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Non Family | 1,592 | 1.08 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Female | 298 | 3.18 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Male | 231 | 3.16 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
69.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 261 | 3.57% |
| Associates Degree | 1,032 | 14.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,394 | 19.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 493 | 6.74% |
| High School Graduate | 2,339 | 31.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 128 | 1.75% |
| Some College | 1,666 | 22.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,923 | 6,620 | 1,858 |
| Hispanic | 194 | 156 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 63 | 4 |
| Other Race | 76 | 47 | 13 |
| Black | 60 | 59 | 2 |
| Native American | 34 | 27 | 2 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.33%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,352 | $57,250 | $46,071 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,413 | $78,906 | $70,781 |
| High School Graduate | $37,750 | $40,764 | $24,698 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,250 | $42,917 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,454 | $48,879 | $35,364 |
| Some College | $40,732 | $48,558 | $33,093 |
$43,454
Average Earnings
$48,879
Average Male
$35,364
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.79% of Custer County, Nebraska residents speak only English, while 3.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,680 | 969 | 10.01% |
| Hispanic | 386 | 152 | 39.38% |
| Multiple | 256 | 71 | 27.73% |
| Other | 122 | 14 | 11.48% |
| Black | 59 | 12 | 20.34% |
11.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.64%
Male Poverty Rate
12.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Custer County, Nebraska is Hispanic, with 39.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Custer County, Nebraska is White, with 10.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.1% |
| Some College | 7.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 13.51% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.51% |
| Female Employed | 5.35% |
| Male Employed | 5.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,039 | $97,906 |
| Households | $62,288 | $82,921 |
| Married Families | $87,839 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,438 | $50,607 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.7%
Male Marriage Rate
59.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
640
Number of Veterans
529
Male Veterans
111
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 219 |
| First Gulf War | 110 |
| Second Gulf War | 75 |
| Korea | 69 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 247 |
| 65 to 74 | 153 |
| 35 to 54 | 127 |
| 55 to 64 | 98 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 633 | 8.19% |
| Native American | 3 | 6.12% |
| Other Race | 3 | 3.95% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 1.38% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.17%
Born in Custer County, Nebraska
98.43%
Native Born
1.57%
Foreign Born
1.15%
Non Citizen
0.42%
Naturalized
98.43% of Custer County, Nebraska residents were born in the United States, with 77.17% having been born in Nebraska. 1.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.