Custer County, Colorado
Total Population: 5,073
County Seat: Westcliffe
Median Home Value
$358,800
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$72,700
Across all households
Median Age
58.6 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
35.3%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
14.4%
65 Years and Over
30.4%
Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.3%
No Health Insurance
7.8%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
96.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
35.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
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Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$72,700
Mean Household Income
$90,623
Per Capita Income
$43,529
Unemployment Rate (16+)
—
In Labor Force (19–64)
65.4%
SNAP / Food Stamps
5.9%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$358,800
Median Rent
$1,021/mo
Total Housing Units
4,349
Owner-Occupied
85.7%
Renter-Occupied
14.3%
Vacancy Rate
43.7%
Married Couple Households
58.5%
Cohabiting Couple Households
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Male Householder, No Partner
17.6%
Female Householder, No Partner
19.1%
Average Household Size
2.06
Broadband Internet Access
80.4%
Housing Built Since 2010
13.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 08027.