2023 ACS Census Data · Population 5,073
Custer County is a small rural county in Colorado with a population of 5,073. The median household income is $72,700, 12% above the national average. The poverty rate is 9.7%, median home value is $358,800, and 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 46% above the national average.
Population
5,073
2023 estimate
Rank #2894 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$72,700
Household
Rank #843 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$358,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #313 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
35.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #418 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
3% below Colorado avg·12% above national avg
Poverty Rate
20% above Colorado avg·35% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
20% below Colorado avg·15% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$43,529
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
9.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
48.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
10% below Colorado avg·71% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
19% below Colorado avg·10% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
19% above Colorado avg·17% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
26% above Colorado avg·10% above national avg
Housing Units
4,349
Households
2,448
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.1
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,891
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
80.4%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
2% below Colorado avg·46% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% above Colorado avg·9% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
11.3%
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