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Custer County

Idaho · 4,368 residents · 4,922.177 sq mi
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Custer County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,910. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $127,600. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% 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
4,368
+1%since 2000
from 4,342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.0
+17%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Custer County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,910
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,174 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,625
+43%since 2000
from $15,783 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing13.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$445
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−36.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
35.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+9%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(4,100)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(183)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(446)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(4,108)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4%(176)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other1.8%(80)
Diversity Score14.7%(643)
Diversity Score
15
+43%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+1%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
54.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.5%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Custer County, Idaho?

Custer County, Idaho has about 4,368 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Custer County, Idaho earns about $41,910 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Custer County, Idaho expensive?

In Custer County, Idaho, the median home is worth about $127,600, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in Custer County, Idaho?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Custer County, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Custer County, Idaho?

About 13.8% of people in Custer County, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Custer County, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Custer County, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 235 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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