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Custer

Washington · 366 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 $36,279. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $267,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 37% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

366
+22%since 2000
from 299 in 2000
2000 – 2024
163 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 133 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
41.1
+15%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 20002024
602794977159342000201020202024Custer
2024477
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,279
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
$16,024
+20%since 2000
from $13,371 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
3.4%
−24.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.282
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$267,700
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
$1,096
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $850 in 2000
US average: $853
50.7%
−23.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
30.4% rent
5.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
30.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
81.1%
+81.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
7.4
+64%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(318)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(32)
Asian1.9%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.9%(95)
26
+19%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+25.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−17%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
78.5%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
21.5%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
5.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

46.2%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
53.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
7.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
27.9%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Custer, Washington?

Custer, Washington has about 366 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Custer, Washington?

The typical household in Custer, Washington earns about $36,279 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 $267,700, and the typical rent is about $1,096 a month.

How educated are people in Custer, Washington?

About 6.5% 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 3.4% 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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