Custer County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31041 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,518 | — | #2,452 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,906 | -9.6% | #1,351 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.1 years | +8.2% | #1,465 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $157,800 | -44.0% | #2,077 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $853 | -26.7% | #1,719 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% | -44.0% | #220 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Custer County has a population of 10,518, making it the #2,452 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Custer County is $67,906, ranking #1,351 out of 3,222 counties — 9.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.1% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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The median home value in Custer County is $157,800 (-44.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $853/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.9%.
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92.9% of residents in Custer County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% above the national rate.
About Custer County, Nebraska
Custer County, Nebraska has a total population of 10,518, making it the 2,452nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Custer County is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Custer County is $67,906, which ranks #1,351 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Custer County is $157,800, 44.0% below the national median. Renters in Custer County pay a median gross rent of $853 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Custer County, 24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.8 min.
Custer County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.0%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
All data for Custer County, Nebraska 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.