Custer County, Oklahoma
OK · FIPS 40039 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,259 | — | #1,533 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,738 | -20.5% | #2,106 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.8 years | -15.7% | #3,087 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $181,500 | -35.6% | #1,622 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $824 | -29.1% | #1,931 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | +30.4% | #2,200 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Custer County has a population of 28,259, making it the #1,533 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.8 years, which is 15.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Custer County is $59,738, ranking #2,106 out of 3,222 counties — 20.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.4% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Custer County is $181,500 (-35.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $824/mo and the homeownership rate is 60.2%.
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88.7% of residents in Custer County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% below the national rate.
About Custer County, Oklahoma
Custer County, Oklahoma has a total population of 28,259, making it the 1,533rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Custer County is 32.8 years, which is 15.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Custer County is $59,738, which ranks #2,106 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Custer County is $181,500, 35.6% below the national median. Renters in Custer County pay a median gross rent of $824 per month. The homeownership rate is 60.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Custer County, 31.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.0 min.
Custer County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 65.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (19.9%) and Two or More Races (6.4%).
All data for Custer County, Oklahoma 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.