Custer County, South Dakota is located in the southwestern corner of the state, and has a population of 8,216 according to the 2018 US Census. The median household income in Custer County is $44,827, which is slightly lower than the national median of $60,293. The unemployment rate in Custer County is 3.1%, which is lower than the national average of 3.9%.
The demographics of Custer County are fairly diverse, with the majority of the population being white (87.3%), followed by Native American (8.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%), and other (2.5%). The median age in Custer County is 44.7, which is slightly higher than the national median of 38.2.
The education level in Custer County is slightly lower than the national average. The percentage of adults aged 25 and over with a high school diploma or higher is 87.4%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 88.4%. The percentage of adults aged 25 and over with a bachelor's degree or higher is 17.3%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 33.4%.
The real estate market in Custer County is fairly affordable. The median home value in Custer County is $179,200, which is lower than the national median of $231,200. The median rent in Custer County is $715, which is slightly lower than the national median of $949. The median price per square foot for homes in Custer County is $141, which is also lower than the national median of $170.