Custer, SD

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Custer Overview

2,043
TOTAL POPULATION
933
MALE POPULATION
1,110
FEMALE POPULATION
84.05
MALES / 100 FEMALES
118.97
FEMALES / 100 MALES
57.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$41,284
PER CAPITA INCOME
$78,769
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$66,141
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
46.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
53.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
946
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
52.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Custer Zip Codes

Custer Area Codes

Race in Custer

The most populous races in Custer are White / Caucasian (1,893 | 92.7%), Native / Alaskan (62 | 3.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (55 | 2.7%).
Race in Custer
Race# Population% Population
Asian150.7%
Black / African American231.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino552.7%
Native / Alaskan623.0%
White / Caucasian1,89392.7%
Two or more Races321.6%
Some other Race180.9%
Total2,043100.0%

Ancestry in Custer

The most populous ancestries reported in Custer are German (696 | 34.1%), Irish (416 | 20.4%), English (232 | 11.4%), Norwegian (184 | 9.0%), and Swedish (114 | 5.6%), together accounting for 80.4% of all Custer residents.
Ancestry in Custer
Ancestry# Population% Population
American673.3%
Basque60.3%
British231.1%
Burmese30.2%
Canadian201.0%
Czech130.6%
Danish502.5%
Dutch361.8%
Eastern European40.2%
English23211.4%
European653.2%
Finnish170.8%
French412.0%
French Canadian432.1%
German69634.1%
Hungarian281.4%
Irish41620.4%
Italian341.7%
Korean120.6%
Mexican552.7%
Norwegian1849.0%
Polish251.2%
Russian301.5%
Scotch-Irish271.3%
Scottish512.5%
Sioux120.6%
Slavic40.2%
Swedish1145.6%
Ukrainian40.2%
Welsh261.3%
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Immigrants in Custer

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Custer came from Central America (18 | 0.9%), Latin America (18 | 0.9%), Mexico (18 | 0.9%), Asia (15 | 0.7%), and Philippines (12 | 0.6%), together accounting for 4.0% of all Custer residents.
Immigrants in Custer
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia150.7%
Central America180.9%
Eastern Asia30.2%
Eastern Europe40.2%
Europe40.2%
Korea30.2%
Latin America180.9%
Mexico180.9%
Philippines120.6%
South Eastern Asia120.6%
Ukraine40.2%
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Sex and Age in Custer

Sex and Age in Custer

The most populous age groups in Custer are 60 to 64 Years (119 | 12.8%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (127 | 11.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Custer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years16 (1.7%)72 (6.5%)
5 to 9 Years40 (4.3%)36 (3.2%)
10 to 14 Years35 (3.7%)19 (1.7%)
15 to 19 Years10 (1.1%)33 (3.0%)
20 to 24 Years91 (9.8%)35 (3.2%)
25 to 29 Years25 (2.7%)31 (2.8%)
30 to 34 Years50 (5.4%)65 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Years39 (4.2%)40 (3.6%)
40 to 44 Years31 (3.3%)41 (3.7%)
45 to 49 Years47 (5.0%)59 (5.3%)
50 to 54 Years86 (9.2%)76 (6.9%)
55 to 59 Years61 (6.5%)60 (5.4%)
60 to 64 Years119 (12.8%)82 (7.4%)
65 to 69 Years29 (3.1%)127 (11.4%)
70 to 74 Years104 (11.2%)66 (5.9%)
75 to 79 Years60 (6.4%)123 (11.1%)
80 to 84 Years52 (5.6%)58 (5.2%)
85 Years and over38 (4.1%)87 (7.8%)
Total933 (100.0%)1,110 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Custer

Median Family Size in Custer

The median family size in Custer is 2.36 persons per family, with single female/mother families (85 | 14.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.69 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (66 | 11.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.82 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Custer
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple447 (74.8%)2.37
Single Male/Father66 (11.0%)1.82
Single Female/Mother85 (14.2%)2.69
Total Families598 (100.0%)2.36

Median Household Size in Custer

The median household size in Custer is 1.93 persons per household, with single female/mother households (85 | 8.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.24 persons per household. non-family households (385 | 39.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.08 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Custer
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple447 (45.5%)2.37
Single Male/Father66 (6.7%)2.23
Single Female/Mother85 (8.6%)3.24
Non-family385 (39.2%)1.08
Total Households983 (100.0%)1.93

Household Size by Marriage Status in Custer

Out of a total of 983 households in Custer, 598 (60.8%) are family households, while 385 (39.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 420, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 356.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Custer
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-356 (36.2%)
2-Person Households420 (42.7%)29 (2.9%)
3-Person Households121 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households28 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households15 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households3 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households11 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total598 (60.8%)385 (39.2%)

Female Fertility in Custer

Fertility by Age in Custer

Average fertility rate in Custer is 81.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 206.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Custer
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years27 (100.0%)206.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total27 (100.0%)81.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Custer

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Custer
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Custer

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Custer
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree27 (100.0%)233.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total27 (100.0%)81.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Custer

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Custer
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)

Income in Custer

Income Overview in Custer

Per Capita Income in Custer is $41,284, while median incomes of families and households are $78,769 and $66,141 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,043$41,284
Median Family Income598$78,769
Mean Family Income598$103,125
Median Household Income983$66,141
Mean Household Income983$82,474
Income Deficit598$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,04346.84%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,04353.16¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,0430.47

Earnings by Sex in Custer

Average Earnings in Custer are $39,844, $53,077 for men and $28,214 for women, a difference of 46.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Custer
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male520 (50.8%)$53,077
Female504 (49.2%)$28,214
Total1,024 (100.0%)$39,844

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Custer

The most common earnings brackets in Custer are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (88 | 16.9%) and $2,499 or less for women (59 | 11.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Custer
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less24 (4.6%)59 (11.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9997 (1.3%)16 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)16 (3.2%)
$7,500 to $9,99929 (5.6%)10 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4995 (1.0%)27 (5.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99921 (4.0%)24 (4.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49915 (2.9%)33 (6.6%)
$17,500 to $19,99923 (4.4%)28 (5.6%)
$20,000 to $22,49936 (6.9%)33 (6.6%)
$22,500 to $24,9996 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9996 (1.1%)11 (2.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9999 (1.7%)45 (8.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99912 (2.3%)18 (3.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99951 (9.8%)13 (2.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99913 (2.5%)2 (0.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99913 (2.5%)7 (1.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99943 (8.3%)25 (5.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99962 (11.9%)40 (7.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99988 (16.9%)47 (9.3%)
$100,000+57 (11.0%)50 (9.9%)
Total520 (100.0%)504 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Custer

Average earnings in Custer are $57,039 for men and $31,028 for women, a difference of 45.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $77,292, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $24,375. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $66,375, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $22,321.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Custer
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$57,237$22,321
College or Associate's Degree$24,375$30,985
Bachelor's Degree$65,208$66,375
Graduate Degree$77,292$0
Total$57,039$31,028

Family Income in Custer

Family Income Brackets in Custer

According to the Custer family income data, there are 177 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2 families (0.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Custer
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000416.9%
$10,000 to $14,99920.3%
$15,000 to $24,999437.2%
$25,000 to $34,999264.3%
$35,000 to $49,999183.0%
$50,000 to $74,99911118.6%
$75,000 to $99,99917729.6%
$100,000 to $149,9998213.7%
$150,000 to $199,999549.0%
$200,000+447.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Custer

4-person families (28 | 4.7%) account for the highest median family income in Custer with $81,500 per family, while 2-person families (463 | 77.4%) have the highest median income of $39,044 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Custer
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families463 (77.4%)$78,087
3-Person Families85 (14.2%)$0
4-Person Families28 (4.7%)$81,500
5-Person Families8 (1.3%)$0
6-Person Families11 (1.8%)$0
7+ Person Families3 (0.5%)$0
Total598 (100.0%)$78,769

Family Income by Number of Earners in Custer

The median family income in Custer is $78,769, with families comprising 3+ earners (37) having the highest median family income of $152,031, while families with 1 earner (199) have the lowest median family income of $53,672, accounting for 6.2% and 33.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Custer
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners131 (21.9%)$76,012
1 Earner199 (33.3%)$53,672
2 Earners231 (38.6%)$106,250
3+ Earners37 (6.2%)$152,031
Total598 (100.0%)$78,769

Household Income in Custer

Household Income Brackets in Custer

With 200 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Custer, accounting for 20.3% of all households. In contrast, only 42 households (4.3%) fall into the $25,000 to $34,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Custer
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000585.9%
$10,000 to $14,999555.6%
$15,000 to $24,99914614.9%
$25,000 to $34,999424.3%
$35,000 to $49,999616.2%
$50,000 to $74,99919720.0%
$75,000 to $99,99920020.3%
$100,000 to $149,99910110.3%
$150,000 to $199,999798.0%
$200,000+444.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Custer

The median household income in Custer is $66,141, with the highest median household income of $91,750 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 344 households (35.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 52 households (5.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Custer
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years52 (5.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years147 (14.9%)$77,634
45 to 64 Years344 (35.0%)$91,750
65+ Years440 (44.8%)$53,409
Total983 (100.0%)$66,141

Poverty in Custer

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Custer

With 13.2% poverty level for males and 18.8% for females among the residents of Custer, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 12 males (75.0%) and 27 females (77.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Custer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12 (75.0%)26 (36.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years12 (29.3%)24 (57.1%)
12 to 14 Years5 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years29 (31.9%)27 (77.1%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)12 (12.5%)
35 to 44 Years26 (37.1%)26 (32.1%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)10 (7.4%)
55 to 64 Years15 (8.3%)14 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years8 (6.0%)37 (21.4%)
75 Years and over12 (9.9%)18 (8.6%)
Total119 (13.2%)194 (18.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Custer

According to the poverty statistics in Custer, males aged 16 and 17 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
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (25.0%)46 (63.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years29 (70.7%)18 (42.9%)
12 to 14 Years25 (83.3%)8 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years10 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years62 (68.1%)8 (22.9%)
25 to 34 Years75 (100.0%)84 (87.5%)
35 to 44 Years44 (62.9%)55 (67.9%)
45 to 54 Years133 (100.0%)125 (92.6%)
55 to 64 Years165 (91.7%)128 (90.1%)
65 to 74 Years125 (94.0%)136 (78.6%)
75 Years and over109 (90.1%)192 (91.4%)
Total781 (86.8%)838 (81.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Custer

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Custer show that 1.3% or 6 of the total 447 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 1.7%, comprising of 6 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Custer
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children356 (98.3%)6 (1.7%)
1 or 2 Children79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total441 (98.7%)6 (1.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Custer

According to the poverty data in Custer, 43.9% or 29 single-father households and 31.8% or 27 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 29 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Custer
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children29 (100.0%)19 (30.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total29 (43.9%)27 (31.8%)

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

The poverty data for Custer shows that 6 of the married-couple family households (1.3%) and 56 of the single-parent households (37.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (1.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Custer
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children6 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)48 (52.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total6 (1.3%)56 (37.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Custer

Employment by Class of Employer in Custer

Among the 906 employed individuals in Custer, private company employees (484 | 53.4%), not-for-profit organizations (86 | 9.5%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (82 | 9.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Custer
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees48453.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)657.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)829.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations869.5%
Local Government Employees546.0%
State Government Employees616.7%
Federal Government Employees748.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total906100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Custer

According to the labor force statistics for Custer, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,805), 52.4% or 946 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 39 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 126 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.0% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Custer
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years16 (69.6%)4 (25.0%)
20 to 24 Years126 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years46 (82.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years111 (96.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years130 (86.1%)30 (23.1%)
45 to 54 Years224 (83.6%)5 (2.2%)
55 to 59 Years103 (85.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years102 (50.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years85 (26.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total946 (52.4%)39 (4.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Custer

According to labor force statistics for Custer, 78.5% of individuals (716) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (912) are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 35 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 94.5% or 242 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 71.4% or 15 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Custer
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School21 (35.6%)42 (71.4%)
High School Diploma246 (77.4%)26 (8.1%)
College / Associate Degree207 (74.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher242 (94.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total716 (78.5%)45 (4.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Custer

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Custer are Management (174 | 19.2%), Community & Social Service (59 | 6.5%), Education Instruction & Library (59 | 6.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (38 | 4.2%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (32 | 3.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Custer

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Custer, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (82.8%), Community & Social Service (61.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (61.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Custer
OccupationMaleFemale
Management82 (47.1%)92 (52.9%)
Business & Financial5 (17.2%)24 (82.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 23 (39.0%)36 (61.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library23 (39.0%)36 (61.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating12 (54.5%)10 (45.5%)
Health Technologists12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)160 (49.7%)162 (50.3%)
Total (Overall)441 (48.7%)465 (51.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Custer are Cleaning & Maintenance (85 | 9.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (45 | 5.0%), Healthcare Support (24 | 2.6%), Security & Protection (11 | 1.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (11 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Custer

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Custer, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (81.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (95.6%), and Healthcare Support (62.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Custer
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support9 (37.5%)15 (62.5%)
Security & Protection11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving2 (4.4%)43 (95.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance69 (81.2%)16 (18.8%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total (Category)91 (52.9%)81 (47.1%)
Total (Overall)441 (48.7%)465 (51.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Custer are Office & Administration (123 | 13.6%), and Sales & Related (77 | 8.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Custer

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Custer
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related22 (28.6%)55 (71.4%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)123 (100.0%)
Total (Category)22 (11.0%)178 (89.0%)
Total (Overall)441 (48.7%)465 (51.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Custer are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (59 | 6.5%), Construction & Extraction (34 | 3.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (12 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Custer

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Custer
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)93 (88.6%)12 (11.4%)
Total (Overall)441 (48.7%)465 (51.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Custer are Production (58 | 6.4%), Transportation (31 | 3.4%), and Material Moving (18 | 2.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Custer

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Custer
OccupationMaleFemale
Production43 (74.1%)15 (25.9%)
Transportation22 (71.0%)9 (29.0%)
Material Moving10 (55.6%)8 (44.4%)
Total (Category)75 (70.1%)32 (29.9%)
Total (Overall)441 (48.7%)465 (51.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Custer

Employment Industries in Custer

The major employment industries in Custer include Accommodation & Food Services (143 | 15.8%), Retail Trade (90 | 9.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (88 | 9.7%), Educational Services (75 | 8.3%), and Construction (67 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Custer

Employment Industries by Sex in Custer

The Custer industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (91.5%), and Utilities (88.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Retail Trade (82.2%), and Finance & Insurance (82.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Custer
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting26 (57.8%)19 (42.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction52 (77.6%)15 (22.4%)
Manufacturing45 (86.5%)7 (13.5%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade16 (17.8%)74 (82.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing16 (64.0%)9 (36.0%)
Utilities46 (88.5%)6 (11.5%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance5 (17.9%)23 (82.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific21 (58.3%)15 (41.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support46 (86.8%)7 (13.2%)
Educational Services23 (30.7%)52 (69.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance21 (23.9%)67 (76.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation43 (91.5%)4 (8.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services31 (21.7%)112 (78.3%)
Public Administration31 (86.1%)5 (13.9%)
Total441 (48.7%)465 (51.3%)

Education in Custer

School Enrollment in Custer

The most common levels of schooling among the 206 students in Custer are elementary school (49 | 23.8%), high school (49 | 23.8%), and college / undergraduate (43 | 20.9%).
School Enrollment in Custer
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten167.8%
Elementary School4923.8%
Middle School3617.5%
High School4923.8%
College / Undergraduate4320.9%
Graduate / Professional136.3%
Total206100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Custer

Out of a total of 206 students who are enrolled in schools in Custer, 11 (5.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 195 (94.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5 (11.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 43 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Custer
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old56 (90.3%)6 (9.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds40 (88.9%)5 (11.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total195 (94.7%)11 (5.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Custer

Education (134 | 27.1%), bio, nature & agricultural (92 | 18.6%), business (46 | 9.3%), science & technology (40 | 8.1%), and arts & humanities (36 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 494 individuals in Custer who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Custer
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics224.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural9218.6%
Physical & Health Sciences285.7%
Psychology40.8%
Social Sciences153.0%
Engineering71.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology408.1%
Business469.3%
Education13427.1%
Literature & Languages234.7%
Liberal Arts & History122.4%
Visual & Performing Arts112.2%
Communications244.9%
Arts & Humanities367.3%
Total494100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Custer

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Custer

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Custer are males with 2 vehicles (227, accounting for 51.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (212, making up 50.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Custer
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle30 (6.8%)83 (18.3%)
2 Vehicles227 (51.5%)212 (46.8%)
3 Vehicles123 (27.9%)127 (28.0%)
4 Vehicles4 (0.9%)21 (4.6%)
5 or more Vehicles57 (12.9%)10 (2.2%)
Total441 (100.0%)453 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Custer

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Custer are 5 to 9 minutes (275 commuters, 33.2%), less than 5 minutes (156 commuters, 18.8%), and 10 to 14 minutes (83 commuters, 10.0%).
Commute Time in Custer
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes15618.8%
5 to 9 Minutes27533.2%
10 to 14 Minutes8310.0%
15 to 19 Minutes131.6%
20 to 24 Minutes526.3%
25 to 29 Minutes253.0%
30 to 34 Minutes445.3%
35 to 39 Minutes232.8%
40 to 44 Minutes313.7%
45 to 59 Minutes759.1%
60 to 89 Minutes263.1%
90 or more Minutes253.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Custer

The most common commute times in Custer are 5 to 9 minutes (105 commuters, 25.2%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (170 commuters, 41.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Custer
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes72 (17.3%)84 (20.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes105 (25.2%)170 (41.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes48 (11.5%)35 (8.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)13 (3.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes30 (7.2%)22 (5.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)25 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes32 (7.7%)12 (2.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes7 (1.7%)16 (3.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes31 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes46 (11.1%)29 (7.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes21 (5.1%)5 (1.2%)
90 or more Minutes24 (5.8%)1 (0.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Custer

The most frequent times of departure to work in Custer are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (77, 18.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (87, 21.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Custer
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM33 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM27 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM41 (9.9%)8 (1.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM34 (8.2%)23 (5.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM49 (11.8%)21 (5.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM50 (12.0%)87 (21.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM77 (18.5%)31 (7.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM25 (6.0%)71 (17.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM23 (5.5%)37 (9.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)18 (4.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM8 (1.9%)33 (8.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (0.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM28 (6.7%)48 (11.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM21 (5.1%)33 (8.0%)
Total416 (100.0%)412 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Custer

Occupancy by Ownership in Custer

Of the total 983 dwellings in Custer, owner-occupied units account for 639 (65.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 344 (35.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Custer
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units63965.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units34435.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units983100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Custer

Occupancy by Household Size in Custer
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household35636.2%
2-Person Household44945.7%
3-Person Household12112.3%
4+ Person Household575.8%
Total Housing Units983100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Custer

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Custer
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household178 (50.0%)178 (50.0%)
2-Person Household362 (80.6%)87 (19.4%)
3-Person Household47 (38.8%)74 (61.2%)
4+ Person Household52 (91.2%)5 (8.8%)
Total Housing Units639 (65.0%)344 (35.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Custer

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Custer
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School13 (19.1%)55 (80.9%)
High School Diploma156 (59.5%)106 (40.5%)
College/Associate Degree253 (71.5%)101 (28.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher217 (72.6%)82 (27.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Custer

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Custer
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years11111.3%
35 to 44 Years888.9%
45 to 54 Years15916.2%
55 to 64 Years18518.8%
65 to 74 Years21521.9%
75 to 84 Years18018.3%
85 Years and Over454.6%
Total983100.0%

Housing Finances in Custer

Median Income by Occupancy in Custer

Median Income by Occupancy in Custer
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied639 (65.0%)$78,109
Renter-Occupied344 (35.0%)$40,357
Average983 (100.0%)$66,141

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Custer

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Custer
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00016 (2.5%)11 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $9,99915 (2.4%)16 (4.6%)
$10,000 to $14,99922 (3.4%)33 (9.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9999 (1.4%)55 (16.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99933 (5.2%)49 (14.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99937 (5.8%)5 (1.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99931 (4.9%)30 (8.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999113 (17.7%)84 (24.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999180 (28.2%)20 (5.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99983 (13.0%)18 (5.2%)
$150,000 or more100 (15.7%)23 (6.7%)
Total639 (100.0%)344 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Custer

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Custer
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30012 (1.9%)27 (7.9%)
$300 to $49963 (9.9%)61 (17.7%)
$500 to $799185 (28.9%)23 (6.7%)
$800 to $999111 (17.4%)110 (32.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499168 (26.3%)104 (30.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99962 (9.7%)2 (0.6%)
$2,000 to $2,49926 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99912 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)5 (1.5%)
Total639 (100.0%)344 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Custer

Housing Structures in Custer

Housing Structures in Custer
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached61162.2%
Single Unit, Attached626.3%
2 Unit Apartments212.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments202.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments525.3%
10 or more Apartments13213.4%
Mobile Home / Other858.6%
Total983100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Custer

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Custer
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached537 (87.9%)74 (12.1%)
Single Unit, Attached38 (61.3%)24 (38.7%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)52 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)132 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other64 (75.3%)21 (24.7%)
Total639 (65.0%)344 (35.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Custer

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Custer
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)12 (3.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms31 (4.9%)57 (16.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms251 (39.3%)227 (66.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms162 (25.4%)22 (6.4%)
8 or more Rooms195 (30.5%)26 (7.6%)
Total639 (100.0%)344 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Custer

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Custer
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas13 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas317 (49.6%)99 (28.8%)
Electricity226 (35.4%)224 (65.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene5 (0.8%)9 (2.6%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels78 (12.2%)12 (3.5%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total639 (100.0%)344 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Custer

Household Vehicle Usage in Custer
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)15 (4.4%)
1 Vehicle157 (24.6%)167 (48.5%)
2 Vehicles269 (42.1%)126 (36.6%)
3 or more Vehicles213 (33.3%)36 (10.5%)
Total639 (100.0%)344 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Custer

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Custer

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units339300
Median Property Value$176,900$196,000
Median Household Income$59,886$83
Monthly Housing Costs$666$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,119$6

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Custer

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Custer
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00050 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99935 (10.3%)19 (6.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999195 (57.5%)205 (68.3%)
$300,000 to $499,99920 (5.9%)70 (23.3%)
$500,000 to $749,99932 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more7 (2.1%)6 (2.0%)
Total339 (100.0%)300 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Custer

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Custer
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00031 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99959 (17.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99921 (6.2%)5 (1.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99919 (5.6%)16 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99953 (15.6%)12 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999100 (29.5%)60 (20.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99939 (11.5%)80 (26.7%)
$150,000 or more17 (5.0%)44 (14.7%)
Total339 (100.0%)300 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Custer

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Custer
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x83 (24.5%)79,457 (26,485.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x83 (24.5%)135 (45.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x39 (11.5%)67 (22.3%)
4.0x or more124 (36.6%)34 (11.3%)
Total339 (100.0%)300 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Custer

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Custer
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80028 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49940 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499252 (74.3%)39 (13.0%)
Total339 (100.0%)300 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Custer

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Custer

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Custer
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years161 (95.8%)7 (4.2%)
19 to 25 Years138 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years128 (80.5%)31 (19.5%)
35 to 44 Years115 (76.2%)36 (23.8%)
45 to 54 Years238 (88.8%)30 (11.2%)
55 to 64 Years265 (82.3%)57 (17.7%)
65 to 74 Years306 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older331 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,775 (91.7%)161 (8.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Custer

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Custer
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen161 (95.8%)7 (4.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen138 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Custer

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Custer
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000349 (84.1%)66 (15.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999141 (97.2%)4 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999327 (95.3%)16 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999452 (93.2%)33 (6.8%)
$100,000 and over474 (92.6%)38 (7.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Custer

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Custer
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 651 (54.8%)44 (47.3%)
6 to 18 Years65 (38.7%)105 (62.5%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)138 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years22 (13.8%)106 (66.7%)
35 to 44 Years7 (4.6%)108 (71.5%)
45 to 54 Years53 (19.8%)230 (85.8%)
55 to 64 Years80 (24.8%)214 (66.5%)
65 to 74 Years306 (100.0%)173 (56.5%)
75 Years and over331 (100.0%)252 (76.1%)
Total915 (47.3%)1,370 (70.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Custer

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Custer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years12 (14.1%)4 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years17 (10.2%)21 (16.0%)
35 to 64 Years106 (27.7%)50 (14.0%)
65 to 74 Years42 (31.6%)45 (26.0%)
75 Years and over99 (81.8%)74 (35.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Custer

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Custer: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years7 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years64 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (6.8%)5 (2.9%)
75 Years and over67 (55.4%)24 (11.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Custer: <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 Years7 (4.2%)13 (9.9%)
35 to 64 Years28 (7.3%)5 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years16 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)24 (11.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Custer: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years12 (14.1%)4 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years10 (6.0%)8 (6.1%)
35 to 64 Years38 (9.9%)11 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years12 (9.0%)8 (4.6%)
75 Years and over36 (29.7%)19 (9.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Custer: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years24 (6.3%)42 (11.7%)
65 to 74 Years29 (21.8%)40 (23.1%)
75 Years and over4 (3.3%)35 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Custer: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)12 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years17 (12.8%)16 (9.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)15 (7.1%)

Technology Access in Custer

Computing Device Access in Custer

Computing Device Access in Custer
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop83184.5%
Smartphone77378.6%
Tablet56557.5%
No Computing Device767.7%
Total983100.0%

Internet Access in Custer

Internet Access in Custer
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home73975.2%
Cellular Data Only515.2%
Satellite Internet383.9%
No Internet17617.9%
Total983100.0%

Custer Summary

Custer, South Dakota is a small town located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It is the county seat of Custer County and is home to a population of approximately 2,000 people. The town was founded in 1875 and is named after General George Armstrong Custer, who was killed at the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876.

Geography

Custer is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, which is a mountain range that stretches from Wyoming to South Dakota. The town is situated at an elevation of 4,890 feet and is surrounded by the Black Hills National Forest. The town is located in the center of the Black Hills and is surrounded by the towns of Hill City, Keystone, and Hermosa. The town is located on the banks of the Little Big Horn River and is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, and bighorn sheep.

Economy

Custer is a small town with a diverse economy. The town is home to a variety of businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and hotels. The town is also home to a variety of tourist attractions, including Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Custer State Park. The town is also home to a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Custer had a population of 2,067 people. The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. The median household income in Custer was $37,917, and the median family income was $45,938. The per capita income in Custer was $20,945.

Conclusion

Custer, South Dakota is a small town located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It is the county seat of Custer County and is home to a population of approximately 2,000 people. The town was founded in 1875 and is named after General George Armstrong Custer, who was killed at the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876. The town is located in the center of the Black Hills and is surrounded by the towns of Hill City, Keystone, and Hermosa. The town is home to a variety of businesses, tourist attractions, and outdoor activities. As of the 2010 census, Custer had a population of 2,067 people. The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. The median household income in Custer was $37,917, and the median family income was $45,938. The per capita income in Custer was $20,945.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Custer?
Total Population of Custer is 2,043.
What is the Total Male Population of Custer?
Total Male Population of Custer is 933.
What is the Total Female Population of Custer?
Total Female Population of Custer is 1,110.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Custer?
There are 84.05 Males per 100 Females in Custer.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Custer?
There are 118.97 Females per 100 Males in Custer.
What is the Median Population Age in Custer?
Median Population Age in Custer is 57.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Custer
Average Family Size in Custer is 2.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Custer
Average Household Size in Custer is 1.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Custer?
Per Capita income in Custer is $41,284.
What is the Median Family Income in Custer?
Median Family Income in Custer is $78,769.
What is the Median Household income in Custer?
Median Household Income in Custer is $66,141.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Custer?
Income or Wage Gap in Custer is 46.8%.
Women in Custer earn 53.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Custer?
Inequality or Gini Index in Custer is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Custer?
There are 946 People in the Labor Forcein in Custer.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Custer?
52.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Custer.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Custer?
Unemployment Rate in Custer is 4.1%.