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Custer

Washington · 477 residents · 2.244 sq mi
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Custer is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,598. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $527,600. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 186%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
477
+60%since 2000
from 299 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
213 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 133 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
−3%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
602794977159342000201020202024Custer
2024477
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,598
+128%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,053
+162%since 2000
from $13,371 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.4%
+67.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.295
+4%since 2010
from 0.282 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$527,600
+186%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
5.6
+25%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
86
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(269)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(23)
Asian1.7%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.7%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79%(377)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(44)
Asian7.8%(37)
Other4%(19)
Diversity Score44.9%(214)
Diversity Score
45
+107%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+29.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+13%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+32.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
19.5%
+19.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−15.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.4%
+34.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−60.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−65.8 ptssince 2013
from 73.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 6.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Custer, Washington?

Custer, Washington has about 477 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Custer, Washington?

The typical household in Custer, Washington earns about $93,598 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Custer, Washington expensive?

In Custer, Washington, the median home is worth about $527,600.

How educated are people in Custer, Washington?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Custer, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Custer, Washington?

About 19.9% of people in Custer, Washington 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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