Custer County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,247 | — | #2,873 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,674 | -3.3% | #1,001 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 58.2 years | +49.6% | #19 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $392,100 | +39.1% | #309 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,069 | -8.1% | #785 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | +0.8% | #1,448 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Custer County has a population of 5,247, making it the #2,873 most populous county in the US. The median age is 58.2 years, which is 49.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Custer County is $72,674, ranking #1,001 out of 3,222 counties — 3.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.7% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Custer County is $392,100 (+39.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,069/mo and the homeownership rate is 85.3%.
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95.0% of residents in Custer County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.
About Custer County, Colorado
Custer County, Colorado has a total population of 5,247, making it the 2,873rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Custer County is 58.2 years, which is 49.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Custer County is $72,674, which ranks #1,001 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Custer County is $392,100, 39.1% above the national median. Renters in Custer County pay a median gross rent of $1,069 per month. The homeownership rate is 85.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Custer County, 43.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 37.0 min.
Custer County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.2%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
All data for Custer County, Colorado comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.