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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Custer County

Nebraska · 11,793 residents · 2,575.458 sq mi
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Custer County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,677. Population has declined 4% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $52,300. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,793
−4%since 1990
from 12,270 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 5 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
+5%since 1990
from 39.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K11K12K12K1990201020202024Custer County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,677
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,440 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,171
+45%since 1990
from $11,116 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.4%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$333
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $234 in 1990
US average: $602
73.0%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 71.0% in 1990
27.0% rent
1.7
+31%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(12,125)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(84)
Asian0.1%(12)
Diversity Score4.6%(561)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(11,553)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(108)
Asian0.2%(18)
Diversity Score2.8%(335)
3
−38%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.1%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.5%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−44%since 1990
from 23.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Custer County, Nebraska?

Custer County, Nebraska has about 11,793 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Custer County, Nebraska earns about $30,677 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Custer County, Nebraska expensive?

In Custer County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $52,300, and the typical rent is about $333 a month.

How educated are people in Custer County, Nebraska?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Custer County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Custer County, Nebraska?

About 12.4% of people in Custer County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Custer County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Custer County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 477 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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