Custer is a city located in Custer County South Dakota. Custer has a 2024 population of 1,822. Custer is currently declining at a rate of -1.19% annually and its population has decreased by -4.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,910 in 2020.
The average household income in Custer is $82,474 with a poverty rate of 16.2%. The median age in Custer is 57.6 years: 54.8 years for males, and 58.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Custer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,893 | 92.66% |
| Native American | 62 | 3.03% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 1.57% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 1.13% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.88% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 983 | 1.93 | 65 | 35 |
| Married | 447 | 2.37 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Non Family | 385 | 1.08 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Female | 85 | 3.24 | 32.9 | 67.1 |
| Male | 66 | 2.23 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
2.36
Average Family Size
1.93
Average Household Size
65.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 85 | 5.13% |
| Associates Degree | 118 | 7.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 322 | 19.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 151 | 9.12% |
| High School Graduate | 552 | 33.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 1.69% |
| Some College | 400 | 24.15% |
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 | 1,519 | 1,452 | 442 |
| Native American | 62 | 19 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| Other Race | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 80%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,938 | $65,208 | $66,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,500 | $77,292 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,250 | $57,237 | $22,321 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,000 | $57,039 | $31,028 |
| Some College | $30,417 | $24,375 | $30,985 |
$43,000
Average Earnings
$57,039
Average Male
$31,028
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.16% of Custer residents speak only English, while 3.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,752 | 239 | 13.64% |
| Native | 62 | 43 | 69.35% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 25 | 45.45% |
| Multiple | 25 | 6 | 24% |
16.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.22%
Male Poverty Rate
18.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Custer is Native, with 69.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Custer is White, with 13.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.9% |
| High School | 14.82% |
| Some College | 7.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 74.29% |
| Female Employed | 14.19% |
| Male Employed | 6.58% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,769 | $103,125 |
| Households | $66,141 | $82,474 |
| Married Families | $87,958 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,132 | $46,886 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.3%
Male Marriage Rate
50.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
283
Number of Veterans
241
Male Veterans
42
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 86 |
| First Gulf War | 82 |
| Korea | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 87 |
| 65 to 74 | 66 |
| 55 to 64 | 65 |
| 75+ | 65 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 262 | 15.73% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 72.09% |
| Other Race | 18 | 100% |
| Black | 3 | 30% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.2%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
47.33%
Born in Custer
98.19%
Native Born
1.81%
Foreign Born
0.78%
Non Citizen
1.03%
Naturalized
98.19% of Custer residents were born in the United States, with 47.33% having been born in South Dakota. 0.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,712 | -22 | -1.27% |
| 2028 | 1,734 | -22 | -1.25% |
| 2027 | 1,756 | -22 | -1.24% |
| 2026 | 1,778 | -22 | -1.22% |
| 2025 | 1,800 | -22 | -1.21% |
| 2024 | 1,822 | -22 | -1.19% |
| 2023 | 1,844 | -60 | -3.15% |
| 2022 | 1,904 | 6 | 0.32% |
| 2021 | 1,898 | -12 | -0.63% |
| 2020 | 1,910 | -45 | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 1,955 | 9 | 0.46% |
| 2018 | 1,946 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2017 | 1,943 | -6 | -0.31% |
| 2016 | 1,949 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 1,946 | -16 | -0.82% |
| 2014 | 1,962 | -32 | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 1,994 | 6 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 1,988 | -30 | -1.49% |
| 2011 | 2,018 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2010 | 2,015 | 0 | 0% |