Custer County, Idaho
ID · FIPS 16037 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,470 | — | #2,936 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,574 | -10.1% | #1,377 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 60.0 years | +54.2% | #5 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $381,700 | +35.4% | #336 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $691 | -40.6% | #2,771 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.8% | +25.2% | #2,086 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Custer County has a population of 4,470, making it the #2,936 most populous county in the US. The median age is 60.0 years, which is 54.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Custer County is $67,574, ranking #1,377 out of 3,222 counties — 10.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.8% and unemployment stands at 2.0%.
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The median home value in Custer County is $381,700 (+35.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $691/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.8%.
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87.9% of residents in Custer County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.1% below the national rate.
About Custer County, Idaho
Custer County, Idaho has a total population of 4,470, making it the 2,936th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Custer County is 60.0 years, which is 54.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Custer County is $67,574, which ranks #1,377 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0%.
The median home value in Custer County is $381,700, 35.4% above the national median. Renters in Custer County pay a median gross rent of $691 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Custer County, 29.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.7 min.
Custer County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.5%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (3.1%).
All data for Custer County, Idaho 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.