South Dakota Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,892 (100%) |
| Population Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 22 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $84,112 |
| Per Capita Income | $52,898 |
| Median Home Value | $372,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,291 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,809 (72.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 642 (12.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 840 (15.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,451 |
| Average Household Size | 1.95 |
| Family Households | 3,115 (70.0%) |
The table below compares Custer County to the other 66 counties and county equivalents in South Dakota by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 21 | 69th |
| Population Density | # 33 | 51st |
| Median Household Income | # 6 | 92nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 2 | 98th |
| Diversity Index | # 35 | 49th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE South Dakota Census Data Comparison Tool.
