Custer County's estimated 2026 population is 5,613 with a growth rate of 0.41% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Custer County is the 51st largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 4,278 and has seen a growth of 31.21% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 58.2 years
Female: 59.7 years
Male: 56.3 years
There are 4,528 adults, (1,738 of whom are seniors) in Custer County.
Female: 2,586 (49.3%)
Male: 2,661 (50.7%)
The racial composition of Custer County includes 90.45% White, 3.11% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,746 | 90.45% |
| Two or more races | 276 | 5.26% |
| Other race | 163 | 3.11% |
| Asian | 56 | 1.07% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.11% |
Custer County's average per capita income is $52,368. Household income levels show a median of $72,674. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,944 | - |
| Families | $81,154 | $108,773 |
| Households | $72,674 | $95,408 |
| Non Families | $57,619 | $75,846 |
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