Custer, SD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics
Updated: 2021-08-09
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Custer, South Dakota Info Snack

Population
2,282
Unemployment
3.0%
Poverty
14.2%
Median Home
$139,400
Median Income
$50,345
Median Rent
$703

Custer SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
6
Education
8
Commute
9

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Map Of Custer, SD

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Population over time in Custer

Year Population % Change
2019 2,282 8.0%
2018 2,113 -0.5%
2017 2,124 20.0%
2016 1,770 -6.8%
2015 1,899 -1.0%
2014 1,918 -12.3%
2013 2,188 -6.7%
2012 2,346 -7.8%
2011 2,545 -1.9%
2010 2,594 -

Race / Ethnicity in Custer

White
92.9% (2,120)
African American
0.7% (16)
American Indian
3.1% (71)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.4% (8)
Hispanic
2.9% (67)
Race Custer SD USA
White 92.9% 82.0% 60.7%
African American 0.7% 2.0% 12.3%
American Indian 3.1% 8.4% 0.7%
Asian 0.0% 1.4% 5.5%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Two Or More 0.4% 2.3% 2.4%
Hispanic 2.9% 3.8% 18.0%

Gender in Custer

Female
55.0% (1,254)
Male
45.0% (1,028)
Gender Custer SD USA
Female 55.0% 49.6% 50.8%
Male 45.0% 50.4% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Custer for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
2.0% (45)
9-12th Grade
5.0% (114)
High School / GED
38.0% (867)
Some College
23.0% (524)
Associate's Degree
9.0% (205)
Bachelor's Degree
16.0% (365)
Master's Degree
5.0% (114)
Professional Degree
1.0% (22)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (22)
Education Custer SD USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 3.0% 6.0%
9-12th Grade 5.0% 5.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 38.0% 30.0% 27.0%
Some College 23.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9.0% 12.0% 8.0%
Bachelor's Degree 16.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 5.0% 6.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Custer, South Dakota

Less than $10,000
9.4% (21,353)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.9% (11,215)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.7% (33,647)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.9% (18,117)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.7% (28,902)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.9% (40,765)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.5% (39,902)
$100,000 to $149,999
7.2% (16,392)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.8% (11,000)
$200,000 or more
3.0% (6,902)
Income Custer SD USA
Less than $10,000 9.4% 5.4% 6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.9% 4.5% 4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.7% 9.0% 8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.9% 10.2% 8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.7% 13.6% 12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.9% 19.4% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.5% 14.6% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 7.2% 14.4% 15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.8% 4.7% 6.8%
$200,000 or more 3.0% 4.2% 7.7%

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