Custer County, Idaho

Total Population: 4,411

County Seat: Challis

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Median Home Value

$295,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$56,957

Across all households

Median Age

59.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

25.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)89.4%
Two or More Races3.8%
Hispanic or Latino3.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.7%
Other Race0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.3%

Under 18 Years

11.1%

65 Years and Over

36.1%

Male

52.1%

Female

47.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.5%

No Health Insurance

14.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

25.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$56,957

Mean Household Income

$65,974

Per Capita Income

$29,993

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

64.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

4.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$295,600

Median Rent

$744/mo

Total Housing Units

3,164

Owner-Occupied

77.7%

Renter-Occupied

22.3%

Vacancy Rate

38.9%

Married Couple Households

60.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

2.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

18.7%

Average Household Size

2.17

Broadband Internet Access

86.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 16037.