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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Custer

Michigan · 318 residents · 1.064 sq mi
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Custer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,662. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,500. Households here earn about 33% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

318
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 318 in 2000
1990 – 2025
299 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.7
−2%vs 2000
vs 37.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2382602823033251990201020202024Custer
2024275
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,662
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,444 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,969
−48%vs 2000
vs $15,436 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.4%
+5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,500
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$330
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $415 in 2000
US average: $450
78.8%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.2% in 2000
21.2% rent
1.8
−22%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(289)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(11)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(31)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(312)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(6)
Diversity Score10.4%(33)
10
+8%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.1%
−10.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−8%vs 2000
vs 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Custer, Michigan?

Custer, Michigan has about 318 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Custer, Michigan?

The typical household in Custer, Michigan earns about $20,662 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Custer, Michigan expensive?

In Custer, Michigan, the median home is worth about $36,500, and the typical rent is about $330 a month.

How educated are people in Custer, Michigan?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Custer, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Custer, Michigan?

About 15.4% of people in Custer, Michigan 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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