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Custer

Montana · 159 residents · 0.315 sq mi
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Custer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,403. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $93,300. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
159
+10%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
505 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 460 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.6
+7%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1091391702012312000201020202024Custer
2024199
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,403
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,944 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,910
+2%since 2000
from $18,532 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.312
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,300
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$396
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.9%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
22.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+52%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(2)
Diversity Score8.4%(13)
Diversity Score
8
+140%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
−21%since 2000
from 27.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
41.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
29.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.1%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.5%
−52.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Custer, Montana?

Custer, Montana has about 159 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Custer, Montana?

The typical household in Custer, Montana earns about $38,403 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Custer, Montana expensive?

In Custer, Montana, the median home is worth about $93,300, and the typical rent is about $396 a month.

How educated are people in Custer, Montana?

About 30.7% of adults age 25 and over in Custer, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Custer, Montana?

About 12.7% of people in Custer, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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