Custer County, Montana
MT · FIPS 30017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,961 | — | #2,354 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,605 | -6.0% | #1,157 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.7 years | +9.8% | #1,303 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $219,100 | -22.3% | #1,203 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $893 | -23.2% | #1,480 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | -10.0% | #1,100 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Custer County has a population of 11,961, making it the #2,354 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Custer County is $70,605, ranking #1,157 out of 3,222 counties — 6.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.3% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Custer County is $219,100 (-22.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $893/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.9%.
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92.3% of residents in Custer County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% above the national rate.
About Custer County, Montana
Custer County, Montana has a total population of 11,961, making it the 2,354th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Custer County is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Custer County is $70,605, which ranks #1,157 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Custer County is $219,100, 22.3% below the national median. Renters in Custer County pay a median gross rent of $893 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Custer County, 27.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 14.5 min.
Custer County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.4%).
All data for Custer County, Montana 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.