Custer County, OK

County

2024 Population

28,259

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Alan Armstrong

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

16.4%

0.148% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$59,738

3.78% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$181,500

2.54% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

Population & Diversity

Custer County, OK is home to a population of 28.3k people, from which 96.9% are citizens.

As of 2024, 5.02% of Custer County, OK residents were born outside of the country (1.42k people).

In 2024, there were 8.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (18.6k people) in Custer County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 1.78k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.9%

2024 Citizenship

96.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.9% of Custer County, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Custer County, OK was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Custer County, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Custer County, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
18.6k ± 78
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
2.3k ± 375
Other (Hispanic)
1.78k ± 324

19.9%

Hispanic Population

5.62k people

19.9% of the people in Custer County, OK are hispanic (5.62k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Custer County, OK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
105,864 ± 7,883 people
Vietnam
13,987 ± 2,899 people
Guatemala
12,051 ± 2,691 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 105,864 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 13,987 and Guatemala with 12,051.

Foreign-Born Population

5.02%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.42k people

5.39%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.53k people

As of 2024, 5.02% of Custer County, OK residents (1.42k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Custer County, OK was 5.39%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Custer County, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
428 ± 123
Gulf War (2001-)
279 ± 104
Gulf War (1990s)
111 ± 65

Custer County, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.53 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Custer County, OK.

Health

88.7% of the population of Custer County, OK has health coverage, with 45.8% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 0.945% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Custer County, OK see 1,878 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,878 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1743 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 162 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,878 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Custer County, OK

Primary care physicians in Custer County, OK see an average of 1,878 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,878 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Custer County, OK in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Location of Health Services Facilities

Health Service Type

Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Addresses

Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 26.4% between 18 and 34 years, 32.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.3%

Uninsured

45.8%

Employer Coverage

17.5%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

0.945%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Custer County, OK declined by 1.88% from 11.5% to 11.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Custer County, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.56 in Custer County, OK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Custer County, OK.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.8% in Custer County, OK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Custer County, OK.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 15.3% in Custer County, OK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Custer County, OK.

Economy

The economy of Custer County, OK employs 14.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Custer County, OK were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,993 people), Retail Trade (1,844 people), and Educational Services (1,620 people), and the highest paying industries were Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($107,813), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($68,333), and Utilities ($61,125).

Employment

Occupations

14.3k

2024 Value

± 849

0.968%

1 Year growth

± 8.6%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Custer County, OK grew at a rate of 0.968%, from 14.1k employees to 14.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Custer County, OK, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,690 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,505 people), and Management Occupations (1,330 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Custer County, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oklahoma (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

14.3k

2024 Value

± 849

0.968%

1 Year growth

± 8.6%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Custer County, OK grew at a rate of 0.968%, from 14.1k employees to 14.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Custer County, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,993 people), Retail Trade (1,844 people), and Educational Services (1,620 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Custer County, OK, though some of these residents may live in Custer County, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,929

Median earning men ± $4,818

$26,712

Median earning women ± $2,652

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($73,750), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,667), and Wholesale Trade ($62,313).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($53,889), Information ($46,397), and Manufacturing ($39,286).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.72M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

65
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
58
Other Services (except Public Administration)
58
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$68k
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
$68k
Wholesale Trade
$59.8k
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Custer County, OK. Showing the available data for Oklahoma.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (66.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (31.9%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.02%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Took office following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Alan Armstrong

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on March 24, 2026
Took office following the resignation of Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security.{{cite web |last1=Hoberock |first1=Barbara |title=Mullin resigns from US Senate |url=https://oklahomavoice.com/2026/03/23/mullin-resigns-from-us-senate-oklahoma-governor-to-appoint-his-replacement/ |website=Oklahoma Voice |access-date=24 March 2026}}.

James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oklahoma over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

The student population of Custer County, OK in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,837 male students and 3,349 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Custer County, OK are White (851 and 63.9%), Hispanic or Latino (148 and 11.1%), Two or More Races (131 and 9.84%), and Black or African American (87 and 6.54%).

The largest universities in Custer County, OK by number of degrees awarded are Southwestern Oklahoma State University (1,344 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Custer County, OK are Registered Nursing (285 and 21.2%), General Business Administration & Management (142 and 10.6%), and Pharmaceutical Sciences (57 and 4.24%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $7,143 for in-state students and $7,173 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Custer County, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 43.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 5,186 (35.4% men and 64.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 5,186 students enrolled in Custer County, OK, 35.4% men and 64.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,177 records, of which 65.6% were women and 34.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
242 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
97 degrees awarded
Pharmaceutical Sciences
57 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Custer County, OK was Registered Nursing with 242 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Custer County, OK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,344 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southwestern Oklahoma State University with 1,344 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 411 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Custer County, OK, which is 0.441 times less than the 933 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 851 degrees mean that there were 5.75 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 148 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,143) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,326) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,218) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Custer County, OK was $181,500 in 2024, which is 0.546 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $177,000 to $181,500, a 2.54% increase. The homeownership rate in Custer County, OK is 60.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Custer County, OK have an average commute time of 19 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Custer County, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 15.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Custer County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.535%.

Housing

Property

$181,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$11,974

$6,650

Median Property Taxes

±$532

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Custer County, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Custer County, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.2%

Homeownership

2024

69.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 60.2% of the housing units in Custer County, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 64.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Custer County, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,738

Median Household Income

± $3,033

11k

Number of Households

± 721

In 2024, the median household income of the 11k households in Custer County, OK grew to $59,738 from the previous year's value of $57,562.

The following chart displays the households in Custer County, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Custer County, OK is from Oklahoma.

0.45

2024 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.452

2023 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2024, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.454% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oklahoma across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (81%)
Carpooled (11.9%)
Worked At Home (3.88%)

In 2024, 81% of workers in Custer County, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.9%) and those who worked at home (3.88%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Custer County, OK have a shorter commute time (19 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.58% of the workforce in Custer County, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Custer County, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Custer County, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Custer County, OK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 15.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Custer County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.535%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

16.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Custer County, OK (4.41k out of 26.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Custer County, OK is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 21.1% of the children was living in poverty in Custer County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 1.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 153 in Custer County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 235% per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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