U.S. County · Profile

Custer County

12.0KTotal Population
3Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+2.49%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Custer County has a population of 11,985 as of 2023. It is located in Montana.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Custer County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White91.4%10,954
Two or More Races5.5%659
Hispanic or Latino3.6%431
American Indian/Alaska Native1.2%144
Some Other Race1.0%120
Asian0.4%48
Black or African American0.2%24
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%12

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Custer County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$61,114
18.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$34,830
9.1% below national average
Poverty Rate
11.1%
3.5% below national average
Median Age
42.8 years

Income & Poverty

$61,114Median Household Income
$34,830Per Capita Income
11.1%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$61,114$82,231
Families$81,549$100,627
Married-couple Families$81,549$91,335
Nonfamily Households$37,112$40,081

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Custer County, Montana.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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