Custer is a village located in Mason County Michigan. Custer has a 2024 population of 294. Custer is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 293 in 2020.
The average household income in Custer is $68,437 with a poverty rate of 11.27%. The median age in Custer is 35.8 years: 34.5 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Custer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 281 | 97.23% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 2.42% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 113 | 2.51 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Married | 43 | 2.67 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 40 | 1.3 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
| Female | 18 | 3.56 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Male | 12 | 4.42 | 75 | 25 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
88.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 6.36% |
| Associates Degree | 21 | 12.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11 | 6.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 2.31% |
| High School Graduate | 75 | 43.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 3.47% |
| Some College | 45 | 26.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 169 | 152 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,719 | $51,250 | $27,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,406 | $52,292 | $28,250 |
| Some College | $0 | $60,625 | $25,833 |
$41,406
Average Earnings
$52,292
Average Male
$28,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Custer residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 277 | 30 | 10.83% |
| Multiple | 7 | 2 | 28.57% |
11.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.76%
Male Poverty Rate
10.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Custer is Multiple, with 28.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Custer is White, with 10.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 20% |
| High School | 8.57% |
| Some College | 4.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Female Employed | 5.33% |
| Male Employed | 4.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,375 | $76,234 |
| Households | $66,875 | $68,437 |
| Married Families | $89,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,750 | $47,675 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
13
Number of Veterans
13
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 6.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.54%
Born in Custer
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Custer residents were born in the United States, with 87.54% having been born in Michigan. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 295 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 295 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 295 | 1 | 0.34% |
| 2026 | 294 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 294 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 294 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 294 | -1 | -0.34% |
| 2022 | 295 | -2 | -0.67% |
| 2021 | 297 | 4 | 1.37% |
| 2020 | 293 | 8 | 2.81% |
| 2019 | 285 | -1 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 286 | 1 | 0.35% |
| 2017 | 285 | 1 | 0.35% |
| 2016 | 284 | 2 | 0.71% |
| 2015 | 282 | -2 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 284 | 2 | 0.71% |
| 2013 | 282 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 282 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 282 | -1 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 283 | 0 | 0% |