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Custar

Ohio · 178 residents (2025 est.) · 0.251 sq mi
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Custar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,393. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $93,300. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
232
+12%since 2000
from 208 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
924 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 829 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+18%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:178 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
991562132703271990201020202024Custar
2024232
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,393
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,819
+38%since 2000
from $16,508 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.9%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
+19%since 2010
from 0.340 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,300
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,321
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−16.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.9%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−2%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(200)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(195)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(10)
Diversity Score34.8%(81)
Diversity Score
35
+326%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+24%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.8%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.8%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
Female
39.2%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
+17.0 ptssince 2017
from 79.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Custar, Ohio?

Custar, Ohio has about 232 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Custar, Ohio?

The typical household in Custar, Ohio earns about $48,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Custar, Ohio expensive?

In Custar, Ohio, the median home is worth about $93,300, and the typical rent is about $1,321 a month.

How educated are people in Custar, Ohio?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Custar, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Custar, Ohio?

About 28.9% of people in Custar, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Custar, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Custar, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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