Custer County, South Dakota Population 2022
Custer County, South Dakota's estimated population is 9,452 with a growth rate of 1.72% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Custer County, South Dakota is the 22nd largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 Population was 8,275 and has seen a growth of 14.22% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 995 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 4,891 | 3,896 | 391.56% |
| 1900 | 2,728 | -2,163 | -44.22% |
| 1910 | 4,458 | 1,730 | 63.42% |
| 1920 | 3,907 | -551 | -12.36% |
| 1930 | 5,353 | 1,446 | 37.01% |
| 1940 | 6,023 | 670 | 12.52% |
| 1950 | 5,517 | -506 | -8.40% |
| 1960 | 4,906 | -611 | -11.07% |
| 1970 | 4,698 | -208 | -4.24% |
| 1980 | 6,000 | 1,302 | 27.71% |
| 1990 | 6,179 | 179 | 2.98% |
| 2010 | 8,275 | 2,096 | 33.92% |
| 2011 | 8,346 | 71 | 0.86% |
| 2012 | 8,315 | -31 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 8,404 | 89 | 1.07% |
| 2014 | 8,428 | 24 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 8,444 | 16 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 8,606 | 162 | 1.92% |
| 2017 | 8,763 | 157 | 1.82% |
| 2018 | 8,812 | 49 | 0.56% |
| 2019 | 8,972 | 160 | 1.82% |
| 2020 | 9,132 | 160 | 1.78% |
| 2021 | 9,292 | 160 | 1.75% |
| 2022 | 9,452 | 160 | 1.72% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,187 | 92.76% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 0.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 387 | 4.38% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.28% |
| Some Other Race | 22 | 0.25% |
| Two or More Races | 177 | 2.01% |
Custer County, South Dakota Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,893 | 2.18 | 83.5 |
| Married | 2,431 | 2.43 | 92.7 |
| Male | 124 | 4.08 | 37.1 |
| Female | 183 | 3.49 | 51.9 |
| Non Family | 1,155 | 1.24 | 73.9 |
2.52
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 104 | 1.48% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 343 | 4.87% |
| High School Graduate | 2,594 | 36.83% |
| Some College | 1,636 | 23.23% |
| Associates Degree | 733 | 10.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,121 | 15.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 513 | 7.28% |
Custer County, South Dakota Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 13 |
| White | 6,494 | 6,203 | 1,574 |
| Native American | 278 | 140 | 43 |
| 2+ Races | 62 | 62 | 4 |
| Other Race | 22 | 22 | |
| Hispanic | 203 | 190 | |
| Black | 14 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.00%.
$38,653
Average Earnings
$52,394
Average Male
$27,091
Average Female
Custer County, South Dakota Language by Age
Custer County, South Dakota Language
97.20% of Custer County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 2.80% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.78% of the population.
Custer County, South Dakota Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 333 | 197 | 59.16% |
| Multiple | 138 | 44 | 31.88% |
| Hispanic | 335 | 67 | 20.00% |
| White | 7,793 | 780 | 10.01% |
| Black | 28 | 2 | 7.14% |
| Other | NaN% |
12.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.56%
Male Poverty Rate
14.84%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Custer County, South Dakota
The race most likely to be in poverty in Custer County, South Dakota is Native, with 59.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Custer County, South Dakota is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.43%.
Custer County, South Dakota Marital Status
Marriage Rates
63.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.8%
Male Marriage Rate
62.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Custer County, South Dakota Married by Age and Sex
Custer County, South Dakota Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Custer County, South Dakota Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,128 | 15.98% |
| Black | 5 | 27.78% |
| Native American | 31 | 9.17% |
| Asian | 4 | 16.00% |
| Other Race | 14 | 63.64% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 5.80% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 25.70% |
Custer County, South Dakota Veterans by Education
7.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
45.94%
Born in Custer County, South Dakota
98.38%
Native Born
1.62%
Foreign Born
0.66%
Non Citizen
0.96%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.38% of Custer County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 45.94% having been born in South Dakota. 0.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990