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Custer

Washington · 518 residents · 2.244 sq mi
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Custer has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $300,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 27% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

518
+73%since 2000
from 299 in 2000
2000 – 2024
231 / sq mi
+73%since 2000
from 133 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
41.5
+16%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 20002024
602794977159342000201020202024Custer
2024477
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,250
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
$23,945
+79%since 2000
from $13,371 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+34.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
4.7%
−23.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade22.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$300,000
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
82.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
18.0% rent
5.3
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(396)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(96)
Asian1.4%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score42%(217)
42
+94%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
+22%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
85.8%
+34.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
53.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
33.3%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

46.3%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
53.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
12.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
41.3%
−32.3 ptssince 2013
from 73.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Custer, Washington?

Custer, Washington has about 518 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Custer, Washington?

The typical household in Custer, Washington earns about $56,250 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 $300,000.

How educated are people in Custer, Washington?

About 5.9% 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 4.7% 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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