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Custer Park

Illinois · 459 residents · 0.157 sq mi
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Custer Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $178,602. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $175,000. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

459
+8%since 2023
from 426 in 2023
2020 – 2024
2,924 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 2,713 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
28.8
−1%since 2023
from 29.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
7718128639049420202024Custer Park
2024459
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$178,602
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $173,274 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$33,218
+12%since 2023
from $29,577 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 72.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.238
+6%since 2023
from 0.225 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information65.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services8.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$175,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $218,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
25.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.0% in 2023
74.5% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
75.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 70.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.0
−22%since 2023
from 1.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(337)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(89)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.3%(176)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(369)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(90)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.4%(181)
39
−5%since 2023
from 41 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

45.3 min
US average: 26.5
98.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
74.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 71.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

28.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
71.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 76.1% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
15.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Custer Park, Illinois?

Custer Park, Illinois has about 459 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Custer Park, Illinois?

The typical household in Custer Park, Illinois earns about $178,602 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Custer Park, Illinois expensive?

In Custer Park, Illinois, the median home is worth about $175,000.

How educated are people in Custer Park, Illinois?

About 5.5% of adults age 25 and over in Custer Park, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Custer Park, Illinois?

About 3.7% of people in Custer Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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