Custer, SD is a small city located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. With a population of just over 2,000 people, Custer has developed into a thriving community with numerous businesses, outdoor activities, organizations and sporting events available year-round. Popular local establishments include The Golden Buffalo Casino & Hotel, the Black Hills Playhouse theatre, and the popular 1881 Courthouse Museum. Outdoor enthusiasts in Custer enjoy biking the Mickelson Trail, hiking nearby Harney Peak or exploring nearby Sylvan Lake. Organizations such as the Crazy Horse Memorial and Custer Area Chamber of Commerce also host regular public events like rodeos and parades. Community members also enjoy attending local high school sporting events like football games or basketball tournaments at Custer High School.
The population in Custer is 2,067. There are 817 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Custer is 57.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Custer is 1.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Custer
- 54.4% are married
- 15.6% are divorced
- 33.8% are married with children
- 17.2% have children, but are single
Race in Custer
- 94.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 2.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander