Custer County, Colorado's estimated 2024 population is 5,731 with a growth rate of 3.56% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Custer County, Colorado is the 49th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 4,278 and has seen a growth of 33.96% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,716 | 197 | 3.02% |
| 2028 | 6,519 | 197 | 3.12% |
| 2027 | 6,322 | 197 | 3.22% |
| 2026 | 6,125 | 197 | 3.32% |
| 2025 | 5,928 | 197 | 3.44% |
| 2024 | 5,731 | 197 | 3.56% |
| 2023 | 5,534 | 197 | 3.69% |
| 2022 | 5,337 | 274 | 5.41% |
| 2021 | 5,063 | 340 | 7.2% |
| 2020 | 4,723 | -396 | -7.74% |
| 2019 | 5,119 | 157 | 3.16% |
| 2018 | 4,962 | 101 | 2.08% |
| 2017 | 4,861 | 280 | 6.11% |
| 2016 | 4,581 | 147 | 3.32% |
| 2015 | 4,434 | 95 | 2.19% |
| 2014 | 4,339 | 79 | 1.85% |
| 2013 | 4,260 | 43 | 1.02% |
| 2012 | 4,217 | -7 | -0.17% |
| 2011 | 4,224 | -54 | -1.26% |
| 2010 | 4,278 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 1,926 | 398 | 26.05% |
| 1980 | 1,528 | 408 | 36.43% |
| 1970 | 1,120 | -185 | -14.18% |
| 1960 | 1,305 | -268 | -17.04% |
| 1950 | 1,573 | -697 | -30.7% |
| 1940 | 2,270 | 146 | 6.87% |
| 1930 | 2,124 | -48 | -2.21% |
| 1920 | 2,172 | 225 | 11.56% |
| 1910 | 1,947 | -990 | -33.71% |
| 1900 | 2,937 | -33 | -1.11% |
| 1890 | 2,970 | -5,110 | -63.24% |
| 1880 | 8,080 | 1,364 | 20.31% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,536 | 92.86% |
| Other race | 158 | 3.23% |
| Black or African American | 70 | 1.43% |
| Two or more races | 61 | 1.25% |
| Asian | 56 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,181 | 2.23 | 87 | 13 |
| Married | 1,377 | 2.72 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Non Family | 737 | 1.23 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Female | 51 | 2.96 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Male | 16 | 4.06 | 50 | 50 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
87.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 94 | 2.48% |
| Associates Degree | 350 | 9.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 853 | 22.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 528 | 13.94% |
| High School Graduate | 796 | 21.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 0.58% |
| Some College | 1,144 | 30.21% |
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 | 3,390 | 3,284 | 1,228 |
| Hispanic | 231 | 221 | 78 |
| Other Race | 104 | 104 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 41 | 28 |
| Asian | 45 | 45 | 39 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 86.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $92,516 | $100,114 | $73,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $45,417 | $64,861 | $39,112 |
| High School Graduate | $54,115 | $54,115 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,513 | $54,643 | $39,602 |
| Some College | $29,440 | $27,188 | $29,900 |
$46,513
Average Earnings
$54,643
Average Male
$39,602
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.61% of Custer County, Colorado residents speak only English, while 1.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,251 | 367 | 8.63% |
| Asian | 56 | 5 | 8.93% |
| Multiple | 61 | 4 | 6.56% |
| Hispanic | 309 | 4 | 1.29% |
7.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.1%
Male Poverty Rate
6.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Custer County, Colorado is Asian, with 8.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Custer County, Colorado is Hispanic, with 1.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.08% |
| Some College | 5.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 12.5% |
| Female Employed | 5.52% |
| Male Employed | 3.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,297 | $93,625 |
| Households | $66,250 | $83,884 |
| Married Families | $72,466 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,208 | $64,472 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.6%
Male Marriage Rate
67.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
436
Number of Veterans
380
Male Veterans
56
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 199 |
| Second Gulf War | 122 |
| First Gulf War | 80 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Korea | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 199 |
| 55 to 64 | 111 |
| 75+ | 47 |
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
| 18 to 34 | 36 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 385 | 10.05% |
| Other Race | 48 | 46.15% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 8.66% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 6.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.4%
Labor Force Participation
48.9%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
37.07%
Born in Custer County, Colorado
96.11%
Native Born
3.89%
Foreign Born
1.41%
Non Citizen
2.48%
Naturalized
96.11% of Custer County, Colorado residents were born in the United States, with 37.07% having been born in Colorado. 1.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.