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Custer County

Colorado · 4,255 residents · 738.626 sq mi
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Custer County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,909. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value is $218,400. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,255
+21%since 2000
from 3,503 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.3
+19%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Custer County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,909
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,731 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,860
+36%since 2000
from $19,817 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $476 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.5%
−31.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
50.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+21%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(3,299)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(88)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(275)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92%(3,914)
Black1%(41)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(200)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other1.7%(72)
Diversity Score18.3%(779)
Diversity Score
18
+133%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.3%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.3%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Custer County, Colorado?

Custer County, Colorado has about 4,255 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Custer County, Colorado?

The typical household in Custer County, Colorado earns about $39,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Custer County, Colorado expensive?

In Custer County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $218,400, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Custer County, Colorado?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in Custer County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Custer County, Colorado?

About 15.1% of people in Custer County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Custer County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Custer County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,329 residents, a change of about 121 percent over that period.

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

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