Custer, CO County is a small, rural county in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado with a population of 4,720 and a population density of 7.02 people per square mile. Located in the Wet Mountain Valley, Custer County is known for its world-class outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, hunting, camping and more. Local businesses include Baca’s Restaurant & Bakery which specializes in homemade pies and baked goods as well as Dvorak’s Rental Services which provides equipment rentals for all kinds of outdoor activities. The area also boasts numerous historical sites such as the Custer County Museum which highlights the history of this unique area, and other organizations like WCVAP (Wet Mountain Valley Animal Protection) which focuses on animal rescue and welfare. During the summer months there are plenty of local sporting events such as Weekly Wednesday Basketball at Rosita’s Gym or softball games at Overlook Park. Whether you are looking for outdoor adventure or cultural experiences, Custer County has something to offer everyone!
The population in Custer County is 4,720. There are 6 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Custer County is 59, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Custer County is 2.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Custer County
- 66.3% are married
- 10.5% are divorced
- 16.5% are married with children
- 7.3% have children, but are single
Race in Custer County
- 89.7% are White
- 2.5% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.2% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander