Custer County, South Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 9,213 with a growth rate of 1.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Custer County, South Dakota is the 20th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 8,275 and has seen a growth of 11.34% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,693 | 96 | 1% |
| 2028 | 9,597 | 96 | 1.01% |
| 2027 | 9,501 | 96 | 1.02% |
| 2026 | 9,405 | 96 | 1.03% |
| 2025 | 9,309 | 96 | 1.04% |
| 2024 | 9,213 | 96 | 1.05% |
| 2023 | 9,117 | 96 | 1.06% |
| 2022 | 9,021 | 382 | 4.42% |
| 2021 | 8,639 | 304 | 3.65% |
| 2020 | 8,335 | -594 | -6.65% |
| 2019 | 8,929 | 108 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 8,821 | 74 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 8,747 | 133 | 1.54% |
| 2016 | 8,614 | 158 | 1.87% |
| 2015 | 8,456 | 21 | 0.25% |
| 2014 | 8,435 | 27 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 8,408 | 92 | 1.11% |
| 2012 | 8,316 | -30 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 8,346 | 71 | 0.86% |
| 2010 | 8,275 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 6,179 | 179 | 2.98% |
| 1980 | 6,000 | 1,302 | 27.71% |
| 1970 | 4,698 | -208 | -4.24% |
| 1960 | 4,906 | -611 | -11.07% |
| 1950 | 5,517 | -506 | -8.4% |
| 1940 | 6,023 | 670 | 12.52% |
| 1930 | 5,353 | 1,446 | 37.01% |
| 1920 | 3,907 | -551 | -12.36% |
| 1910 | 4,458 | 1,730 | 63.42% |
| 1900 | 2,728 | -2,163 | -44.22% |
| 1890 | 4,891 | 3,896 | 391.56% |
| 1880 | 995 | -8,698 | -89.73% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,729 | 90.77% |
| Two or more races | 500 | 5.87% |
| Native American | 181 | 2.13% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.52% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 0.38% |
| Other race | 29 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,862 | 2.15 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Married | 2,339 | 2.5 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Non Family | 1,217 | 1.18 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Female | 166 | 3.17 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Male | 140 | 3.29 | 75 | 25 |
2.55
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
85.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 236 | 3.4% |
| Associates Degree | 635 | 9.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,248 | 17.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 869 | 12.52% |
| High School Graduate | 2,243 | 32.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 205 | 2.95% |
| Some College | 1,505 | 21.68% |
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 | 6,367 | 6,052 | 2,020 |
| 2+ Races | 266 | 207 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 238 | 229 | 0 |
| Native American | 120 | 65 | 44 |
| Asian | 44 | 44 | 41 |
| Other Race | 29 | 29 | 10 |
| Black | 15 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 93.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,471 | $60,714 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,771 | $89,013 | $76,923 |
| High School Graduate | $41,417 | $55,000 | $35,994 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,066 | $54,612 | $37,939 |
| Some College | $42,550 | $56,250 | $34,338 |
$44,066
Average Earnings
$54,612
Average Male
$37,939
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.56% of Custer County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 4.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,448 | 543 | 7.29% |
| Native | 171 | 104 | 60.82% |
| Hispanic | 362 | 25 | 6.91% |
| Multiple | 492 | 19 | 3.86% |
| Other | 29 | 1 | 3.45% |
| Black | 32 | 1 | 3.13% |
8.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.21%
Male Poverty Rate
9.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Custer County, South Dakota is Native, with 60.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Custer County, South Dakota is Black, with 3.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.78% |
| High School | 6.91% |
| Some College | 4.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30.53% |
| Female Unemployed | 22.73% |
| Female Employed | 6.96% |
| Male Employed | 5.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,613 | $116,348 |
| Households | $75,943 | $97,012 |
| Married Families | $92,729 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,265 | $53,328 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.2%
Male Marriage Rate
64.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
1,097
Number of Veterans
933
Male Veterans
164
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 545 |
| First Gulf War | 295 |
| Second Gulf War | 259 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 432 |
| 55 to 64 | 209 |
| 35 to 54 | 198 |
| 75+ | 176 |
| 18 to 34 | 82 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,070 | 15.77% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 12.71% |
| Other Race | 19 | 65.52% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 1.6% |
| Black | 3 | 15.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
3%
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
41.62%
Born in Custer County, South Dakota
97.96%
Native Born
2.04%
Foreign Born
0.33%
Non Citizen
1.71%
Naturalized
97.96% of Custer County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 41.62% having been born in South Dakota. 0.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.