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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Custer

Washington · 299 residents · 2.244 sq mi
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Custer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,500. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2009. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $101,400. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

299
+89%vs 2009
vs 158 in 2009
2000 – 2024
35.7
−43%vs 2009
vs 62.6 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
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2024477
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.4%(19)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.7%(23)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149%(27)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198.4%(25)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245%(15)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.4%(37)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4412.4%(37)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5417.4%(52)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.4%(28)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.7%(20)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.3%(13)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1%(3)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$22,500
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $33,448 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$13,371
−28%vs 2009
vs $18,647 in 2009
US average: $21,522
27.7%
+17.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$101,400
−53%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $271,100 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$850
US average: $602
74.1%
−12.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 87.0% in 2009
25.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic100%(158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(269)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(23)
Asian1.7%(5)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Spaniard5%(24)
Mexican2.1%(10)
Puerto Rican2.1%(10)
Asian origin
Chinese7.8%(37)
Ancestry
German33.8%(161)
Scottish11.9%(57)
Dutch9.9%(47)
Irish9.4%(45)
English8.8%(42)
American6.1%(29)
Norwegian1.9%(9)
Polish1.9%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.0%
−12.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 79.7% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married59.5%(44)
Married28.4%(21)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced12.2%(9)
Women 15+
Never married25.3%(21)
Married26.5%(22)
Widowed41%(34)
Divorced7.2%(6)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Custer, Washington?

Custer, Washington has about 299 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Custer, Washington?

The typical household in Custer, Washington earns about $22,500 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 $101,400, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Custer, Washington?

About 0.0% 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 27.7% 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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