Custer County Summary

Life in Custer County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Custer County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Custer County:

  • The population in Custer County is 4,885.

  • The median home value in Custer County is $380,840.

  • The median income in Custer County is $66,250.

  • The median rent in Custer County is $865.

  • The unemployment rate in Custer County is 4.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Custer County is 7.7%.

  • The average high in Custer County is 60.2° and there are 30.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Custer County

List Of Cities & Towns in Custer County

Silver Cliff, CO Population 735

Westcliffe, CO Population 443

Map Of Custer County

Custer County, CO Weather

  • The average high in Custer County is 60.2°.

  • There are 76.01 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 30.8 inches of rain each year with 20.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:54 hours of sun each day in Custer County.

StatCuster County
Mean High60.2
Nice Days76.01
Rainfall30.8
Snowfall20.0
Sunny_hours6:54
60.2°
Average High
30.8
Inches of Rain

Custer County Demographics

Population over time in Custer County

The current population in Custer County is 4,885. The population has decreased -1.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 4,720 -4.5%
2021 4,941 3.5%
2020 4,776 -

Gender in Custer County

  • Custer County is 51.5% female with 2,514 female residents.

  • Custer County is 48.5% male with 2,371 male residents.

Female
51.5% (2,514)
Male
48.5% (2,371)
Gender Custer County CO USA
Female 51.5% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 48.5% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Custer County

Custer County is:

  • 87.1% White with 4,256 White residents.

  • 1.4% African American with 70 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.

  • 1.1% Asian with 56 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 2.7% Other with 134 Other residents.

  • 1.1% Two Or More with 52 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.4% Hispanic with 313 Hispanic residents.

White
87.1% (4,256)
African American
1.4% (70)
American Indian
0.1% (4)
Asian
1.1% (56)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
2.7% (134)
Two Or More
1.1% (52)
Hispanic
6.4% (313)

Table: Custer County By Race

Race Custer County CO USA
White 87.1% 66.2% 58.9%
African American 1.4% 3.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 1.1% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 2.7% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.1% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.4% 22.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Custer County, Colorado

  • 2.1% of households in Custer County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.3% of households in Custer County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Custer County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Custer County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Custer County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 22.5% of households in Custer County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Custer County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.0% of households in Custer County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.0% of households in Custer County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Custer County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.1% (103)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.3% (161)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.6% (564)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.6% (418)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.5% (515)
$50,000 to $74,999
22.5% (1,097)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.3% (649)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.0% (878)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.0% (147)
$200,000 or more
7.2% (349)
Income Custer County CO USA
Less than $10,000 2.1% 3.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.3% 2.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.6% 5.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.6% 5.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.5% 9.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 22.5% 15.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.3% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.0% 19.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.0% 10.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.2% 13.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Custer County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Custer County completed < 9th grade.

  • 2.0% of adults in Custer County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 21.0% of adults in Custer County completed high school / ged.

  • 30.0% of adults in Custer County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Custer County completed associate's degree.

  • 23.0% of adults in Custer County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Custer County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Custer County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Custer County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (48)
9-12th Grade
2% (97)
High School / GED
21% (1,025)
Some College
30% (1,465)
Associate's Degree
9% (439)
Bachelor's Degree
23% (1,123)
Master's Degree
10% (488)
Professional Degree
2% (97)
Doctorate Degree
2% (97)
Education Custer County CO USA
< 9th Grade 0% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 2% 4% 6%
High School / GED 21% 20% 26%
Some College 30% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 23% 27% 21%
Master's Degree 10% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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