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Custer

Montana · 119 residents · 0.315 sq mi
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Custer has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,333. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 26 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $94,300. With a median age of 52.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
119
−18%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
378 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 460 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.9
+14%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1091391702012312000201020202024Custer
2024199
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,333
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,944 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,721
+82%since 2000
from $18,532 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+36.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance27.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical27.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade16.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,300
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(107)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(1)
Diversity Score10.3%(12)
Diversity Score
10
+195%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 27.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−55.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−69.1 ptssince 2013
from 72.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Custer, Montana?

Custer, Montana has about 119 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Custer, Montana?

The typical household in Custer, Montana earns about $53,333 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 $94,300, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Custer, Montana?

About 12.4% 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 23.8% of people in Custer, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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