Custer County, MT

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Custer County Overview

11,957
TOTAL POPULATION
6,024
MALE POPULATION
5,933
FEMALE POPULATION
101.53
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.49
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,830
PER CAPITA INCOME
$81,549
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,114
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,464
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Custer County Area Codes

Race in Custer County

The most populous races in Custer County are White / Caucasian (10,934 | 91.4%), Two or more Races (662 | 5.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (430 | 3.6%).
Race in Custer County
Race# Population% Population
Asian460.4%
Black / African American280.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific170.1%
Hispanic or Latino4303.6%
Native / Alaskan1461.2%
White / Caucasian10,93491.4%
Two or more Races6625.5%
Some other Race1241.0%
Total11,957100.0%

Ancestry in Custer County

The most populous ancestries reported in Custer County are German (3,397 | 28.4%), Irish (1,650 | 13.8%), English (1,265 | 10.6%), Norwegian (1,095 | 9.2%), and French (522 | 4.4%), together accounting for 66.3% of all Custer County residents.
Ancestry in Custer County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African280.2%
American5214.4%
Armenian200.2%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac60.1%
Austrian380.3%
Basque90.1%
Belgian40.0%
Bhutanese660.5%
Blackfeet190.2%
British420.4%
Bulgarian60.1%
Burmese20.0%
Canadian120.1%
Central American190.2%
Cherokee690.6%
Cheyenne910.8%
Chippewa390.3%
Choctaw30.0%
Cree260.2%
Croatian200.2%
Crow40.0%
Czech1331.1%
Danish1421.2%
Dominican80.1%
Dutch1931.6%
English1,26510.6%
European1601.3%
Finnish780.6%
French5224.4%
French Canadian1000.8%
German3,39728.4%
Greek100.1%
Guatemalan190.2%
Hungarian850.7%
Indian (Asian)170.1%
Iranian30.0%
Irish1,65013.8%
Italian4153.5%
Korean90.1%
Mexican3793.2%
Native Hawaiian40.0%
Northern European290.2%
Norwegian1,0959.2%
Pennsylvania German20.0%
Polish2352.0%
Portuguese280.2%
Potawatomi70.1%
Russian1311.1%
Samoan130.1%
Scandinavian440.4%
Scotch-Irish2161.8%
Scottish2832.4%
Shoshone210.2%
Sioux720.6%
Slavic110.1%
Slovak70.1%
South African110.1%
Spaniard50.0%
Spanish110.1%
Sri Lankan340.3%
Subsaharan African390.3%
Swedish2382.0%
Swiss720.6%
Ukrainian150.1%
Welsh1611.3%
Yugoslavian600.5%
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Immigrants in Custer County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Custer County came from Asia (81 | 0.7%), Europe (65 | 0.5%), Africa (39 | 0.3%), Eastern Europe (39 | 0.3%), and Eastern Asia (31 | 0.3%), together accounting for 2.1% of all Custer County residents.
Immigrants in Custer County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa390.3%
Armenia200.2%
Asia810.7%
Australia30.0%
Canada130.1%
Central America240.2%
China60.1%
Eastern Asia310.3%
Eastern Europe390.3%
England40.0%
Europe650.5%
Germany30.0%
Ghana280.2%
Guatemala190.2%
Japan230.2%
Korea20.0%
Latin America240.2%
Mexico50.0%
Northern Europe230.2%
Norway20.0%
Oceania30.0%
Philippines40.0%
Poland150.1%
Russia240.2%
South Africa110.1%
South Eastern Asia300.3%
Vietnam260.2%
Western Africa280.2%
Western Asia200.2%
Western Europe30.0%
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Sex and Age in Custer County

Sex and Age in Custer County

The most populous age groups in Custer County are 60 to 64 Years (494 | 8.2%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (482 | 8.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Custer County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years284 (4.7%)296 (5.0%)
5 to 9 Years316 (5.2%)320 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years385 (6.4%)316 (5.3%)
15 to 19 Years391 (6.5%)359 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years434 (7.2%)276 (4.6%)
25 to 29 Years367 (6.1%)341 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Years343 (5.7%)330 (5.6%)
35 to 39 Years395 (6.6%)395 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Years425 (7.1%)299 (5.0%)
45 to 49 Years301 (5.0%)394 (6.6%)
50 to 54 Years354 (5.9%)325 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years441 (7.3%)447 (7.5%)
60 to 64 Years494 (8.2%)482 (8.1%)
65 to 69 Years335 (5.6%)425 (7.2%)
70 to 74 Years340 (5.6%)340 (5.7%)
75 to 79 Years232 (3.8%)286 (4.8%)
80 to 84 Years98 (1.6%)123 (2.1%)
85 Years and over89 (1.5%)179 (3.0%)
Total6,024 (100.0%)5,933 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Custer County

Median Family Size in Custer County

The median family size in Custer County is 2.87 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,509 | 81.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.93 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (363 | 11.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.48 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Custer County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,509 (81.9%)2.93
Single Male/Father191 (6.2%)2.85
Single Female/Mother363 (11.8%)2.48
Total Families3,063 (100.0%)2.87

Median Household Size in Custer County

The median household size in Custer County is 2.30 persons per household, with single male/father households (191 | 3.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.32 persons per household. non-family households (1,933 | 38.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Custer County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,509 (50.2%)2.95
Single Male/Father191 (3.8%)3.32
Single Female/Mother363 (7.3%)2.86
Non-family1,933 (38.7%)1.25
Total Households4,996 (100.0%)2.30

Household Size by Marriage Status in Custer County

Out of a total of 4,996 households in Custer County, 3,063 (61.3%) are family households, while 1,933 (38.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,516, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,605.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Custer County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,605 (32.1%)
2-Person Households1,516 (30.3%)249 (5.0%)
3-Person Households583 (11.7%)29 (0.6%)
4-Person Households535 (10.7%)35 (0.7%)
5-Person Households203 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households119 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households107 (2.1%)15 (0.3%)
Total3,063 (61.3%)1,933 (38.7%)

Female Fertility in Custer County

Fertility by Age in Custer County

Average fertility rate in Custer County is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 59.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Custer County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years10 (9.5%)28.0
20 to 34 years62 (59.1%)65.0
35 to 50 years33 (31.4%)29.0
Total105 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Custer County

58.1% of women with births (105) in Custer County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 18.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Custer County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years34 (54.8%)28 (45.2%)
35 to 50 years27 (81.8%)6 (18.2%)
Total61 (58.1%)44 (41.9%)

Fertility by Education in Custer County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Custer County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School10 (9.5%)35.0
High School Diploma37 (35.2%)48.0
College or Associate's Degree43 (40.9%)63.0
Bachelor's Degree15 (14.3%)28.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total105 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Custer County

41.9% of women with births in Custer County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 86.1% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Custer County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
High School Diploma24 (64.9%)13 (35.1%)
College or Associate's Degree37 (86.1%)6 (14.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total61 (58.1%)44 (41.9%)

Income in Custer County

Income Overview in Custer County

Per Capita Income in Custer County is $34,830, while median incomes of families and households are $81,549 and $61,114 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income11,957$34,830
Median Family Income3,063$81,549
Mean Family Income3,063$100,627
Median Household Income4,996$61,114
Mean Household Income4,996$82,231
Income Deficit3,063$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)11,95722.44%
Wage / Income Gap ($)11,95777.56¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index11,9570.44

Earnings by Sex in Custer County

Average Earnings in Custer County are $34,939, $41,173 for men and $31,934 for women, a difference of 22.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Custer County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,719 (53.3%)$41,173
Female3,252 (46.7%)$31,934
Total6,971 (100.0%)$34,939

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Custer County

The most common earnings brackets in Custer County are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (418 | 11.2%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (290 | 8.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Custer County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less234 (6.3%)215 (6.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99972 (1.9%)199 (6.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499170 (4.6%)143 (4.4%)
$7,500 to $9,999107 (2.9%)106 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499197 (5.3%)173 (5.3%)
$12,500 to $14,999112 (3.0%)186 (5.7%)
$15,000 to $17,49974 (2.0%)105 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,999118 (3.2%)107 (3.3%)
$20,000 to $22,49937 (1.0%)103 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999128 (3.4%)39 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $29,999222 (6.0%)168 (5.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999188 (5.1%)290 (8.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999147 (4.0%)215 (6.6%)
$40,000 to $44,999192 (5.2%)128 (3.9%)
$45,000 to $49,999277 (7.4%)165 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $54,999149 (4.0%)192 (5.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999258 (6.9%)214 (6.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999257 (6.9%)167 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999418 (11.2%)180 (5.5%)
$100,000+362 (9.7%)157 (4.8%)
Total3,719 (100.0%)3,252 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Custer County

Average earnings in Custer County are $45,665 for men and $34,819 for women, a difference of 23.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $58,194, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $28,333. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $54,491, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $16,557.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Custer County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$28,333$31,875
High School Diploma$37,167$16,557
College or Associate's Degree$46,382$34,127
Bachelor's Degree$46,512$45,144
Graduate Degree$58,194$54,491
Total$45,665$34,819

Family Income in Custer County

Family Income Brackets in Custer County

According to the Custer County family income data, there are 677 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.1% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 64 families (2.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Custer County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000642.1%
$10,000 to $14,999862.8%
$15,000 to $24,9991324.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991595.2%
$35,000 to $49,99938012.4%
$50,000 to $74,99955118.0%
$75,000 to $99,99951816.9%
$100,000 to $149,99967722.1%
$150,000 to $199,9992769.0%
$200,000+2177.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Custer County

4-person families (531 | 17.3%) account for the highest median family income in Custer County with $117,793 per family, while 2-person families (1,612 | 52.6%) have the highest median income of $33,442 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Custer County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,612 (52.6%)$66,885
3-Person Families551 (18.0%)$92,670
4-Person Families531 (17.3%)$117,793
5-Person Families155 (5.1%)$108,580
6-Person Families155 (5.1%)$98,945
7+ Person Families59 (1.9%)$114,479
Total3,063 (100.0%)$81,549

Family Income by Number of Earners in Custer County

The median family income in Custer County is $81,549, with families comprising 3+ earners (504) having the highest median family income of $129,063, while families with no earners (274) have the lowest median family income of $44,286, accounting for 16.5% and 8.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Custer County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners274 (8.9%)$44,286
1 Earner1,028 (33.6%)$54,077
2 Earners1,257 (41.0%)$92,664
3+ Earners504 (16.5%)$129,063
Total3,063 (100.0%)$81,549

Household Income in Custer County

Household Income Brackets in Custer County

With 829 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Custer County, accounting for 16.6% of all households. In contrast, only 245 households (4.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Custer County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003006.0%
$10,000 to $14,9992505.0%
$15,000 to $24,9993256.5%
$25,000 to $34,9994909.8%
$35,000 to $49,99967413.5%
$50,000 to $74,99977915.6%
$75,000 to $99,99970914.2%
$100,000 to $149,99982916.6%
$150,000 to $199,9993907.8%
$200,000+2454.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Custer County

The median household income in Custer County is $61,114, with the highest median household income of $81,436 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,694 households (33.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $46,944, with 204 households (4.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Custer County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years204 (4.1%)$46,944
25 to 44 Years1,563 (31.3%)$75,396
45 to 64 Years1,694 (33.9%)$81,436
65+ Years1,535 (30.7%)$47,013
Total4,996 (100.0%)$61,114

Poverty in Custer County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Custer County

With 11.7% poverty level for males and 10.5% for females among the residents of Custer County, 18 to 24 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 124 males (22.6%) and 14 females (21.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Custer County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (8.9%)10 (3.6%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years22 (5.3%)34 (10.7%)
12 to 14 Years32 (13.5%)9 (4.3%)
15 Years5 (9.1%)14 (21.9%)
16 and 17 Years3 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years124 (22.6%)39 (11.6%)
25 to 34 Years51 (7.3%)62 (9.3%)
35 to 44 Years101 (12.4%)57 (8.2%)
45 to 54 Years55 (8.6%)77 (10.7%)
55 to 64 Years164 (17.6%)119 (12.8%)
65 to 74 Years71 (11.2%)106 (14.0%)
75 Years and over26 (6.5%)75 (14.5%)
Total679 (11.7%)602 (10.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Custer County

According to the poverty statistics in Custer County, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Custer County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years255 (91.1%)271 (96.4%)
5 Years22 (100.0%)74 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years395 (94.7%)285 (89.3%)
12 to 14 Years205 (86.5%)202 (95.7%)
15 Years50 (90.9%)50 (78.1%)
16 and 17 Years124 (97.6%)164 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years426 (77.4%)297 (88.4%)
25 to 34 Years643 (92.6%)606 (90.7%)
35 to 44 Years714 (87.6%)636 (91.8%)
45 to 54 Years585 (91.4%)641 (89.3%)
55 to 64 Years769 (82.4%)810 (87.2%)
65 to 74 Years563 (88.8%)649 (86.0%)
75 Years and over373 (93.5%)443 (85.5%)
Total5,124 (88.3%)5,128 (89.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Custer County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Custer County show that 5.5% or 139 of the total 2,509 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 9.4%, comprising of 19 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Custer County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,448 (95.3%)72 (4.7%)
1 or 2 Children696 (93.5%)48 (6.5%)
3 or 4 Children184 (90.6%)19 (9.4%)
5 or more Children42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,370 (94.5%)139 (5.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Custer County

According to the poverty data in Custer County, 3.1% or 6 single-father households and 22.9% or 83 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (5.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 51 households (38.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Custer County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)51 (38.1%)
1 or 2 Children6 (5.7%)32 (22.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (3.1%)83 (22.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Custer County

The poverty data for Custer County shows that 139 of the married-couple family households (5.5%) and 89 of the single-parent households (16.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (9.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 51 household (24.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Custer County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children72 (4.7%)51 (24.6%)
1 or 2 Children48 (6.5%)38 (15.4%)
3 or 4 Children19 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total139 (5.5%)89 (16.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Custer County

Employment by Class of Employer in Custer County

Among the 6,150 employed individuals in Custer County, private company employees (3,550 | 57.7%), self-employed (not incorporated) (626 | 10.2%), and local government employees (561 | 9.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Custer County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,55057.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3155.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)62610.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations4918.0%
Local Government Employees5619.1%
State Government Employees3645.9%
Federal Government Employees2293.7%
Unpaid Family Workers140.2%
Total6,150100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Custer County

According to the labor force statistics for Custer County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (9,914), 65.2% or 6,464 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 213 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 90.8% or 611 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.0% or 60 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Custer County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years375 (60.1%)60 (16.0%)
20 to 24 Years607 (85.5%)39 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years626 (88.4%)19 (3.0%)
30 to 34 Years611 (90.8%)39 (6.4%)
35 to 44 Years1,214 (80.2%)2 (0.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,117 (81.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years618 (69.6%)26 (4.2%)
60 to 64 Years633 (64.9%)8 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years500 (34.7%)18 (3.6%)
75 Years and over161 (16.0%)3 (1.9%)
Total6,464 (65.2%)213 (3.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Custer County

According to labor force statistics for Custer County, 78.6% of individuals (4,821) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,133) are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 96 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.9% or 1,473 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.9% or 38 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Custer County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School193 (54.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma1,319 (69.6%)55 (2.9%)
College / Associate Degree1,835 (81.0%)23 (1.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,473 (90.9%)42 (2.6%)
Total4,821 (78.6%)123 (2.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Custer County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Custer County are Community & Social Service (646 | 10.3%), Management (569 | 9.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (462 | 7.4%), Education Instruction & Library (409 | 6.6%), and Health Technologists (341 | 5.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Custer County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Custer County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (95.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (73.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Business & Financial (85.2%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (83.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Custer County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management399 (70.1%)170 (29.9%)
Business & Financial39 (14.8%)224 (85.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science166 (73.1%)61 (26.9%)
Computers & Mathematics65 (95.6%)3 (4.4%)
Architecture & Engineering68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science33 (36.3%)58 (63.7%)
Community & Social Service 183 (28.3%)463 (71.7%)
Education, Arts & Media43 (32.3%)90 (67.7%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library127 (31.0%)282 (69.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment13 (16.5%)66 (83.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating96 (20.8%)366 (79.2%)
Health Technologists67 (19.7%)274 (80.3%)
Total (Category)883 (40.7%)1,284 (59.3%)
Total (Overall)3,271 (52.4%)2,974 (47.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Custer County are Food Preparation & Serving (338 | 5.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (265 | 4.2%), Healthcare Support (171 | 2.7%), Security & Protection (146 | 2.3%), and Personal Care & Service (119 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Custer County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Custer County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (82.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (75.5%), and Security & Protection (74.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (79.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (73.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Custer County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)171 (100.0%)
Security & Protection109 (74.7%)37 (25.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention18 (50.0%)18 (50.0%)
Law Enforcement91 (82.7%)19 (17.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving91 (26.9%)247 (73.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance200 (75.5%)65 (24.5%)
Personal Care & Service25 (21.0%)94 (79.0%)
Total (Category)425 (40.9%)614 (59.1%)
Total (Overall)3,271 (52.4%)2,974 (47.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Custer County are Sales & Related (812 | 13.0%), and Office & Administration (677 | 10.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Custer County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Custer County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related367 (45.2%)445 (54.8%)
Office & Administration169 (25.0%)508 (75.0%)
Total (Category)536 (36.0%)953 (64.0%)
Total (Overall)3,271 (52.4%)2,974 (47.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Custer County are Construction & Extraction (389 | 6.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (247 | 4.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (198 | 3.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Custer County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Custer County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry166 (83.8%)32 (16.2%)
Construction & Extraction388 (99.7%)1 (0.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair247 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)801 (96.0%)33 (4.0%)
Total (Overall)3,271 (52.4%)2,974 (47.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Custer County are Material Moving (276 | 4.4%), Transportation (242 | 3.9%), and Production (198 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Custer County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Custer County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production133 (67.2%)65 (32.8%)
Transportation222 (91.7%)20 (8.3%)
Material Moving271 (98.2%)5 (1.8%)
Total (Category)626 (87.4%)90 (12.6%)
Total (Overall)3,271 (52.4%)2,974 (47.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Custer County

Employment Industries in Custer County

The major employment industries in Custer County include Retail Trade (1,263 | 20.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (925 | 14.8%), Educational Services (519 | 8.3%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (471 | 7.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (426 | 6.8%).
Employment Industries in Custer County

Employment Industries by Sex in Custer County

The Custer County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (96.5%), and Construction (94.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (76.5%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (76.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Custer County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting387 (82.2%)84 (17.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction389 (94.4%)23 (5.6%)
Manufacturing79 (69.9%)34 (30.1%)
Wholesale Trade119 (86.2%)19 (13.8%)
Retail Trade671 (53.1%)592 (46.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing247 (96.5%)9 (3.5%)
Utilities95 (92.2%)8 (7.8%)
Information68 (68.0%)32 (32.0%)
Finance & Insurance63 (23.9%)201 (76.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing19 (23.5%)62 (76.5%)
Professional & Scientific78 (44.3%)98 (55.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support81 (50.0%)81 (50.0%)
Educational Services178 (34.3%)341 (65.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance219 (23.7%)706 (76.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation36 (38.7%)57 (61.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services164 (38.5%)262 (61.5%)
Public Administration235 (55.3%)190 (44.7%)
Total3,271 (52.4%)2,974 (47.6%)

Education in Custer County

School Enrollment in Custer County

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,454 students in Custer County are high school (593 | 24.2%), middle school (542 | 22.1%), and elementary school (529 | 21.6%).
School Enrollment in Custer County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1636.6%
Kindergarten974.0%
Elementary School52921.6%
Middle School54222.1%
High School59324.2%
College / Undergraduate44118.0%
Graduate / Professional893.6%
Total2,454100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Custer County

Out of a total of 2,454 students who are enrolled in schools in Custer County, 339 (13.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,115 (86.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 36 (33.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 211 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Custer County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds107 (83.0%)22 (17.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old487 (83.5%)96 (16.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds567 (83.3%)114 (16.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds398 (91.7%)36 (8.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds211 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds193 (84.7%)35 (15.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over73 (67.0%)36 (33.0%)
Total2,115 (86.2%)339 (13.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Custer County

Education (599 | 24.5%), business (415 | 17.0%), bio, nature & agricultural (294 | 12.0%), arts & humanities (237 | 9.7%), and science & technology (228 | 9.3%) are the most common fields of study among 2,444 individuals in Custer County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Custer County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics351.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural29412.0%
Physical & Health Sciences391.6%
Psychology702.9%
Social Sciences1305.3%
Engineering1054.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies190.8%
Science & Technology2289.3%
Business41517.0%
Education59924.5%
Literature & Languages873.6%
Liberal Arts & History813.3%
Visual & Performing Arts281.1%
Communications773.2%
Arts & Humanities2379.7%
Total2,444100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Custer County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Custer County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Custer County are males with 2 vehicles (1,217, accounting for 38.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (843, making up 42.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Custer County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle80 (2.5%)50 (1.8%)
1 Vehicle414 (12.9%)562 (19.7%)
2 Vehicles1,217 (38.0%)843 (29.5%)
3 Vehicles738 (23.1%)747 (26.2%)
4 Vehicles383 (12.0%)240 (8.4%)
5 or more Vehicles370 (11.6%)415 (14.5%)
Total3,202 (100.0%)2,857 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Custer County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Custer County are 5 to 9 minutes (2,139 commuters, 36.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,278 commuters, 21.8%), and less than 5 minutes (919 commuters, 15.7%).
Commute Time in Custer County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes91915.7%
5 to 9 Minutes2,13936.5%
10 to 14 Minutes1,27821.8%
15 to 19 Minutes61810.5%
20 to 24 Minutes2303.9%
25 to 29 Minutes911.5%
30 to 34 Minutes1732.9%
35 to 39 Minutes921.6%
40 to 44 Minutes601.0%
45 to 59 Minutes490.8%
60 to 89 Minutes1572.7%
90 or more Minutes540.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Custer County

The most common commute times in Custer County are 5 to 9 minutes (1,068 commuters, 34.9%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,071 commuters, 38.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Custer County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes489 (16.0%)430 (15.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,068 (34.9%)1,071 (38.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes573 (18.7%)705 (25.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes351 (11.5%)267 (9.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes137 (4.5%)93 (3.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes40 (1.3%)51 (1.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes83 (2.7%)90 (3.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes74 (2.4%)18 (0.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes28 (0.9%)32 (1.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes35 (1.1%)14 (0.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes138 (4.5%)19 (0.7%)
90 or more Minutes46 (1.5%)8 (0.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Custer County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Custer County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (579, 18.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (901, 32.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Custer County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM58 (1.9%)99 (3.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM97 (3.2%)57 (2.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM308 (10.1%)39 (1.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM140 (4.6%)109 (3.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM400 (13.1%)146 (5.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM369 (12.0%)344 (12.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM579 (18.9%)901 (32.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM470 (15.3%)371 (13.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM88 (2.9%)180 (6.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM110 (3.6%)145 (5.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM32 (1.1%)55 (2.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM132 (4.3%)86 (3.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM164 (5.4%)151 (5.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM115 (3.8%)115 (4.1%)
Total3,062 (100.0%)2,798 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Custer County

Occupancy by Ownership in Custer County

Of the total 4,996 dwellings in Custer County, owner-occupied units account for 3,362 (67.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,634 (32.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Custer County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,36267.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,63432.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,996100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Custer County

Occupancy by Household Size in Custer County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,60532.1%
2-Person Household1,76535.3%
3-Person Household61212.2%
4+ Person Household1,01420.3%
Total Housing Units4,996100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Custer County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Custer County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household900 (56.1%)705 (43.9%)
2-Person Household1,283 (72.7%)482 (27.3%)
3-Person Household357 (58.3%)255 (41.7%)
4+ Person Household822 (81.1%)192 (18.9%)
Total Housing Units3,362 (67.3%)1,634 (32.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Custer County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Custer County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School99 (54.7%)82 (45.3%)
High School Diploma870 (59.8%)586 (40.3%)
College/Associate Degree1,510 (73.0%)560 (27.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher883 (68.5%)406 (31.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Custer County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Custer County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years88617.7%
35 to 44 Years88117.6%
45 to 54 Years67713.6%
55 to 64 Years1,01720.4%
65 to 74 Years92018.4%
75 to 84 Years4729.5%
85 Years and Over1432.9%
Total4,996100.0%

Housing Finances in Custer County

Median Income by Occupancy in Custer County

Median Income by Occupancy in Custer County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,362 (67.3%)$77,568
Renter-Occupied1,634 (32.7%)$40,246
Average4,996 (100.0%)$61,114

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Custer County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Custer County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00083 (2.5%)111 (6.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99936 (1.1%)71 (4.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999124 (3.7%)126 (7.7%)
$15,000 to $19,99987 (2.6%)100 (6.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99972 (2.1%)66 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999213 (6.3%)278 (17.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999453 (13.5%)223 (13.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999557 (16.6%)224 (13.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999555 (16.5%)153 (9.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999655 (19.5%)174 (10.6%)
$150,000 or more527 (15.7%)108 (6.6%)
Total3,362 (100.0%)1,634 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Custer County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Custer County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300300 (8.9%)135 (8.3%)
$300 to $499497 (14.8%)96 (5.9%)
$500 to $799860 (25.6%)402 (24.6%)
$800 to $999256 (7.6%)240 (14.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499731 (21.7%)460 (28.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999383 (11.4%)97 (5.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499219 (6.5%)21 (1.3%)
$2,500 to $2,99969 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more47 (1.4%)13 (0.8%)
Total3,362 (100.0%)1,634 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Custer County

Housing Structures in Custer County

Housing Structures in Custer County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,63972.8%
Single Unit, Attached771.5%
2 Unit Apartments1062.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1663.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2595.2%
10 or more Apartments3426.9%
Mobile Home / Other4078.2%
Total4,996100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Custer County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Custer County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,923 (80.3%)716 (19.7%)
Single Unit, Attached70 (90.9%)7 (9.1%)
2 Unit Apartments17 (16.0%)89 (84.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments24 (14.5%)142 (85.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments10 (3.9%)249 (96.1%)
10 or more Apartments8 (2.3%)334 (97.7%)
Mobile Home / Other310 (76.2%)97 (23.8%)
Total3,362 (67.3%)1,634 (32.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Custer County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Custer County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room19 (0.6%)80 (4.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms80 (2.4%)402 (24.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms841 (25.0%)632 (38.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,082 (32.2%)275 (16.8%)
8 or more Rooms1,340 (39.9%)245 (15.0%)
Total3,362 (100.0%)1,634 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Custer County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Custer County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,149 (63.9%)875 (53.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas497 (14.8%)117 (7.2%)
Electricity565 (16.8%)604 (37.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene4 (0.1%)1 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke27 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels103 (3.1%)33 (2.0%)
No Fuel Used17 (0.5%)4 (0.2%)
Total3,362 (100.0%)1,634 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Custer County

Household Vehicle Usage in Custer County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle33 (1.0%)185 (11.3%)
1 Vehicle749 (22.3%)729 (44.6%)
2 Vehicles1,241 (36.9%)442 (27.1%)
3 or more Vehicles1,339 (39.8%)278 (17.0%)
Total3,362 (100.0%)1,634 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Custer County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Custer County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,7321,630
Median Property Value$200,200$202,100
Median Household Income$60,865$273
Monthly Housing Costs$523$47
Real Estate Taxes$2,010$34

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Custer County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Custer County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000157 (9.1%)62 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999178 (10.3%)229 (14.1%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,036 (59.8%)922 (56.6%)
$300,000 to $499,999213 (12.3%)312 (19.1%)
$500,000 to $749,99968 (3.9%)76 (4.7%)
$750,000 to $999,99954 (3.1%)12 (0.7%)
$1,000,000 or more26 (1.5%)17 (1.0%)
Total1,732 (100.0%)1,630 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Custer County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Custer County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00089 (5.1%)16 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999188 (10.8%)30 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999178 (10.3%)95 (5.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999289 (16.7%)35 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999221 (12.8%)164 (10.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999253 (14.6%)336 (20.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999260 (15.0%)302 (18.5%)
$150,000 or more254 (14.7%)395 (24.2%)
Total1,732 (100.0%)1,630 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Custer County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Custer County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x543 (31.4%)89,662 (5,500.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x361 (20.8%)570 (35.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x164 (9.5%)495 (30.4%)
4.0x or more658 (38.0%)188 (11.5%)
Total1,732 (100.0%)1,630 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Custer County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Custer County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800262 (15.1%)10 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,499351 (20.3%)110 (6.8%)
$800 to $1,4991,039 (60.0%)353 (21.7%)
Total1,732 (100.0%)1,630 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Custer County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Custer County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Custer County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years626 (91.9%)55 (8.1%)
6 to 18 Years1,634 (92.7%)128 (7.3%)
19 to 25 Years1,019 (96.1%)41 (3.9%)
26 to 34 Years988 (82.0%)217 (18.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,355 (89.8%)153 (10.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,193 (87.8%)165 (12.1%)
55 to 64 Years1,758 (94.4%)104 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,380 (99.4%)9 (0.6%)
75 Years and older917 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,870 (92.6%)872 (7.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Custer County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Custer County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born626 (91.9%)55 (8.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,634 (92.7%)128 (7.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,019 (96.1%)41 (3.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Custer County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Custer County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,201 (90.3%)129 (9.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,885 (91.9%)166 (8.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,598 (93.1%)119 (6.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,605 (93.5%)112 (6.5%)
$100,000 and over4,354 (92.9%)332 (7.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Custer County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Custer County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6340 (49.9%)337 (49.5%)
6 to 18 Years646 (36.7%)1,046 (59.4%)
19 to 25 Years284 (26.8%)788 (74.3%)
25 to 34 Years374 (31.0%)703 (58.3%)
35 to 44 Years341 (22.6%)1,119 (74.2%)
45 to 54 Years233 (17.2%)1,036 (76.3%)
55 to 64 Years621 (33.4%)1,363 (73.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,363 (98.1%)785 (56.5%)
75 Years and over908 (99.0%)591 (64.4%)
Total5,110 (43.5%)7,768 (66.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Custer County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Custer County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)13 (4.4%)
5 to 17 Years27 (3.1%)14 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years177 (13.5%)142 (13.2%)
35 to 64 Years599 (25.1%)396 (16.9%)
65 to 74 Years207 (32.7%)260 (34.4%)
75 Years and over242 (60.7%)301 (58.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Custer County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Custer County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)13 (4.4%)
5 to 17 Years1 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)19 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years254 (10.6%)49 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years134 (21.1%)141 (18.7%)
75 Years and over186 (46.6%)201 (38.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Custer County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years61 (4.6%)16 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years123 (5.1%)81 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years25 (3.9%)61 (8.1%)
75 Years and over19 (4.8%)82 (15.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Custer County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years21 (2.4%)14 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years154 (11.7%)83 (7.7%)
35 to 64 Years209 (8.7%)159 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years55 (8.7%)7 (0.9%)
75 Years and over117 (29.3%)66 (12.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Custer County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years21 (1.6%)19 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years152 (6.4%)253 (10.8%)
65 to 74 Years53 (8.4%)53 (7.0%)
75 Years and over137 (34.3%)180 (34.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Custer County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years21 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years96 (4.0%)103 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years42 (6.6%)8 (1.1%)
75 Years and over35 (8.8%)36 (7.0%)

Technology Access in Custer County

Computing Device Access in Custer County

Computing Device Access in Custer County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,95579.2%
Smartphone4,05181.1%
Tablet2,83756.8%
No Computing Device3637.3%
Total4,996100.0%

Internet Access in Custer County

Internet Access in Custer County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1663.3%
Broadband Home2,98759.8%
Cellular Data Only75915.2%
Satellite Internet52010.4%
No Internet67913.6%
Total4,996100.0%

Custer County Summary

Custer County, Montana is located in the south-central part of the state and is bordered by Rosebud County to the north, Powder River County to the east, Big Horn County to the south, and Fallon County to the west. The county seat is Miles City, which is also the largest city in the county. Custer County covers an area of 2,845 square miles and has a population of 11,699 as of the 2020 census.

History

Custer County was established in 1877 and named after General George Armstrong Custer, who was killed at the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876. The county was originally part of the larger Yellowstone County, which was created in 1873. The county was created to provide better government services to the area, which was then largely populated by Native Americans.
The first settlers in the area were ranchers, who began to arrive in the late 1870s. The first town in the county was Miles City, which was founded in 1876. The town was named after General Nelson A. Miles, who had led the campaign against the Sioux and Cheyenne in the area.
The county was largely agricultural in the early years, with cattle ranching being the primary industry. The Northern Pacific Railroad arrived in the area in 1881, which helped to spur economic growth. The town of Miles City quickly became the commercial center of the county, and the county seat.

Geography

Custer County is located in the south-central part of Montana and is bordered by Rosebud County to the north, Powder River County to the east, Big Horn County to the south, and Fallon County to the west. The county covers an area of 2,845 square miles and has a population of 11,699 as of the 2020 census.
The county is largely rural, with the majority of the population living in small towns and rural areas. The county is home to the Tongue River, which flows through the county from north to south. The county is also home to the Custer National Forest, which covers an area of 1,890 square miles.

Economy

The economy of Custer County is largely based on agriculture and ranching. Cattle ranching is the primary industry in the county, with the majority of the land being used for grazing. The county is also home to several large farms, which produce a variety of crops, including wheat, barley, oats, and hay.
The county is also home to several oil and gas fields, which provide jobs and revenue to the county. The county is also home to several coal mines, which provide jobs and revenue to the county.
The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, which is located in the county. The county is also home to several state parks, which attract visitors from around the state and country.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, Custer County had a population of 11,699. The population is largely white, with the majority of the population being of German, Irish, and English descent. The county also has a small Native American population, with the majority of the population being of Sioux and Cheyenne descent.
The median household income in the county is $45,845, and the median home value is $179,400. The county has a poverty rate of 13.3%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 11.3%. The county also has a high unemployment rate of 6.2%, which is higher than the state average of 4.3%.

Conclusion

Custer County, Montana is located in the south-central part of the state and is bordered by Rosebud County to the north, Powder River County to the east, Big Horn County to the south, and Fallon County to the west. The county covers an area of 2,845 square miles and has a population of 11,699 as of the 2020 census. The economy of the county is largely based on agriculture and ranching, with cattle ranching being the primary industry. The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. The population of the county is largely white, with the majority of the population being of German, Irish, and English descent. The median household income in the county is $45,845, and the median home value is $179,400. The county has a poverty rate of 13.3%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 11.3%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Custer County?
Total Population of Custer County is 11,957.
What is the Total Male Population of Custer County?
Total Male Population of Custer County is 6,024.
What is the Total Female Population of Custer County?
Total Female Population of Custer County is 5,933.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Custer County?
There are 101.53 Males per 100 Females in Custer County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Custer County?
There are 98.49 Females per 100 Males in Custer County.
What is the Median Population Age in Custer County?
Median Population Age in Custer County is 42.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Custer County
Average Family Size in Custer County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Custer County
Average Household Size in Custer County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Custer County?
Per Capita income in Custer County is $34,830.
What is the Median Family Income in Custer County?
Median Family Income in Custer County is $81,549.
What is the Median Household income in Custer County?
Median Household Income in Custer County is $61,114.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Custer County?
Income or Wage Gap in Custer County is 22.4%.
Women in Custer County earn 77.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Custer County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Custer County is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Custer County?
There are 6,464 People in the Labor Forcein in Custer County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Custer County?
65.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Custer County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Custer County?
Unemployment Rate in Custer County is 3.3%.