Custer County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46033 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,892 | — | #2,570 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $84,112 | +11.9% | #449 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 57.6 years | +48.1% | #27 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $372,100 | +32.0% | #362 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,112 | -4.4% | #691 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% | -28.8% | #566 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Custer County has a population of 8,892, making it the #2,570 most populous county in the US. The median age is 57.6 years, which is 48.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Custer County is $84,112, ranking #449 out of 3,222 counties — 11.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.0% and unemployment stands at 2.3%.
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The median home value in Custer County is $372,100 (+32.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,112/mo and the homeownership rate is 85.6%.
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89.2% of residents in Custer County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% below the national rate.
About Custer County, South Dakota
Custer County, South Dakota has a total population of 8,892, making it the 2,570th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Custer County is 57.6 years, which is 48.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Custer County is $84,112, which ranks #449 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3%.
The median home value in Custer County is $372,100, 32.0% above the national median. Renters in Custer County pay a median gross rent of $1,112 per month. The homeownership rate is 85.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Custer County, 31.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.7 min.
Custer County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.1%).
All data for Custer County, South Dakota 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.