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Custer County

Montana · 11,699 residents · 3,783.309 sq mi
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Custer County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,913. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $86,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
11,699
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11,696 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+7%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K12K1990201020202024Custer County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,913
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,676
+37%since 2000
from $15,876 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$462
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.1%
−34.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
33.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+6%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(11,228)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(177)
Asian0.2%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(546)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(11,009)
Black0.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(263)
Asian0.3%(37)
Other2.9%(334)
Diversity Score13.7%(1,600)
Diversity Score
14
+193%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.9%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Custer County, Montana?

Custer County, Montana has about 11,699 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Custer County, Montana earns about $38,913 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Custer County, Montana expensive?

In Custer County, Montana, the median home is worth about $86,700, and the typical rent is about $462 a month.

How educated are people in Custer County, Montana?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Custer County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Custer County, Montana?

About 15.7% of people in Custer County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Custer County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Custer County, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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