Custer County, Colorado

Total Population: 5,073

County Seat: Westcliffe

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.1%
Other Race2.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Two or More Races1.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

96.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

35.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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

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.