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Custer County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 8,318.[1] Its county seat is Custer.[2] The county was created in 1875, and was organized in 1877.[3]

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Custer County
U.S. county
Custer County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of South Dakota
South Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 43°41′N 103°28′W
Country	United States
State	South Dakota
Founded	1875 (created) 1877 (organized)
Named for	George Armstrong Custer
Seat	Custer
Largest city	Custer
Area
• Total	1,559 sq mi (4,040 km2)
• Land	1,557 sq mi (4,030 km2)
• Water	2.1 sq mi (5 km2)  0.1%
Population  (2020)
• Total	8,318
• Estimate  (2021)	8,609
• Density	5.3/sq mi (2.1/km2)
Time zone	UTC−7 (Mountain)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district	At-large
Website	www.custercountysd.com

Geography

Custer County lies on the west line of South Dakota. Its west boundary line abuts the east boundary line of the state of Wyoming. The Cheyenne River flows northeastward along the upper portion of the county's east boundary. Battle Creek flows southeastward in the upper eastern part of the county, discharging into Cheyenne River along the county's northeastern boundary line. Spring Creek flows northeastward through the upper eastern part of the county, discharging into the river just north of the county border. The county terrain is mountainous, especially its western portion.[4] The terrain slopes to the east; its lowest point is its NE corner at 2,461' (750m) above sea level (ASL). Its highest point is a mountain crest along the north boundary line, at 6,657' (2029m) ASL.[5]

Custer County has a total area of 1,559 square miles (4,040 km²), of which 1,557 square miles (4,030 km²) is land and 2.1 square miles (5.4 km²) (0.1%) is water.[6]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Protected areas

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1880	995		—
1890	4,891		391.6%
1900	2,728		−44.2%
1910	4,458		63.4%
1920	3,907		−12.4%
1930	5,353		37.0%
1940	6,023		12.5%
1950	5,517		−8.4%
1960	4,906		−11.1%
1970	4,698		−4.2%
1980	6,000		27.7%
1990	6,179		3.0%
2000	7,275		17.7%
2010	8,216		12.9%
2020	8,318		1.2%
2021 (est.)	8,609	[7]	3.5%
US Decennial Census[8] 1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10] 1990-2000[11] 2010-2020[1]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States Census,[12] there were 7,275 people, 2,970 households, and 2,067 families in the county. The population density was 5 people per square mile (2/km²). There were 3,624 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.17% White, 0.27% Black or African American, 3.12% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 1.88% from two or more races. 1.51% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 32.2% were of German, 9.8% Irish, 9.2% English, 7.1% Norwegian and 5.7% American ancestry.

There were 2,970 households, out of which 26.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.20% were married couples living together, 6.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.40% were non-families. 25.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.80.

The county population contained 24.10% under the age of 18, 6.30% from 18 to 24, 22.40% from 25 to 44, 31.10% from 45 to 64, and 16.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 104.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $36,303, and the median income for a family was $43,628. Males had a median income of $30,475 versus $20,781 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,945. About 6.20% of families and 9.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.00% of those under age 18 and 7.40% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 8,216 people, 3,636 households, and 2,427 families in the county.[13] The population density was 5.3 inhabitants per square mile (2.0/km²). There were 4,628 housing units at an average density of 3.0 per square mile (1.2/km²).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 94.2% white, 2.9% American Indian, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.4% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.2% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 42.1% were German, 13.1% were Irish, 11.4% were English, 10.8% were Norwegian, and 7.9% were American.[15]

Of the 3,636 households, 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.3% were non-families, and 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.65. The median age was 50.3 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $46,743 and the median income for a family was $58,253. Males had a median income of $39,194 versus $29,375 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,353. About 4.3% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.[16]

Communities

City

• Custer (county seat)

Towns

• Buffalo Gap (Population: 126)
• Fairburn (Population: 85)
• Hermosa (Population: 398)
• Pringle (Population: 112)

Unincorporated communities

• Dewey
• Four Mile

Townships

The county is divided into two areas of territory:

• East of Custer State Park
• West of Custer State Park

Politics

Custer County voters are strongly Republican. In only one national election since 1936 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate.

United States presidential election results for Custer County, South Dakota[17]

Year	Republican		Democratic		Third party
	No.	%	No.	%	No.	%
2020	3,852	70.11%	1,522	27.70%	120	2.18%
2016	3,293	69.75%	1,121	23.74%	307	6.50%
2012	3,062	67.74%	1,335	29.54%	123	2.72%
2008	2,909	64.54%	1,475	32.73%	123	2.73%
2004	2,922	67.89%	1,272	29.55%	110	2.56%
2000	2,495	69.83%	955	26.73%	123	3.44%
1996	1,740	51.83%	1,122	33.42%	495	14.75%
1992	1,422	42.28%	1,078	32.05%	863	25.66%
1988	1,806	59.49%	1,180	38.87%	50	1.65%
1984	2,183	71.27%	858	28.01%	22	0.72%
1980	2,057	69.61%	708	23.96%	190	6.43%
1976	1,373	57.09%	995	41.37%	37	1.54%
1972	1,476	64.48%	798	34.86%	15	0.66%
1968	1,143	55.38%	727	35.22%	194	9.40%
1964	1,142	49.27%	1,176	50.73%	0	0.00%
1960	1,533	63.58%	878	36.42%	0	0.00%
1956	1,514	63.96%	853	36.04%	0	0.00%
1952	1,725	72.57%	652	27.43%	0	0.00%
1948	1,217	56.66%	917	42.69%	14	0.65%
1944	1,288	64.40%	712	35.60%	0	0.00%
1940	1,796	60.94%	1,151	39.06%	0	0.00%
1936	1,365	46.88%	1,519	52.16%	28	0.96%
1932	977	38.05%	1,548	60.28%	43	1.67%
1928	1,464	66.85%	715	32.65%	11	0.50%
1924	833	53.36%	236	15.12%	492	31.52%
1920	784	60.82%	383	29.71%	122	9.46%
1916	392	42.11%	488	52.42%	51	5.48%
1912	0	0.00%	419	45.89%	494	54.11%
1908	487	49.39%	428	43.41%	71	7.20%
1904	536	65.53%	228	27.87%	54	6.60%
1900	483	53.37%	415	45.86%	7	0.77%
1896	429	45.30%	515	54.38%	3	0.32%
1892	503	49.27%	166	16.26%	352	34.48%

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Custer County, South Dakota
• Crazy Horse Memorial

References

На других языках

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[de] Custer County (South Dakota)

Custer County[1] ist ein County im Bundesstaat South Dakota der Vereinigten Staaten. Das County hat 8216 Einwohner. Der Verwaltungssitz (County Seat) ist Custer.

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- [en] Custer County, South Dakota

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[ru] Кастер (округ, Южная Дакота)

Округ Кастер (англ. Custer County) располагается в штате Южная Дакота, США. Официально образован в 1875 году. По состоянию на 2010 год, численность населения составляла 8 216 человек.

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