Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Custer, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

275

Median Agei

38.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.3%262

Two or More

2.5%7

Hispanic/Latino

1.1%3

Black

1.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.6%1

High School Diploma

36.1%65

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%15

Some College (1+ yr)

26.7%48

Associate's Degree

6.7%12

Bachelor's Degree

10.6%19

Master's Degree

2.2%4

HS or Higher

91.1%

BA or Higher

12.8%

Graduate+

2.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$131,300

Median Renti

$769

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.1%86

Renter-Occupied

14.9%15

Total Units

120

Homeownership

85.1%

Vacancy Rate

15.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.5%9

$50K–$100K

26.7%23

$100K–$150K

23.3%20

$150K–$200K

18.6%16

$200K–$300K

11.6%10

$500K–$1M

9.3%8

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.7%2

2000–2009

15.8%19

1990–1999

7.5%9

1980–1989

6.7%8

1970–1979

4.2%5

1960–1969

9.2%11

1950–1959

17.5%21

1940–1949

5.8%7

1939 or earlier

31.7%38

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.2%83

Bottled/LP Gas

11.9%12

Wood

4%4

Electricity

2%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,125

Mean Household Incomei

$68,789

Per Capita Incomei

$27,039

Poverty Ratei

11.6%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

105

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5%5

$10K–$15K

3%3

$15K–$20K

2%2

$20K–$25K

8.9%9

$25K–$30K

4%4

$30K–$35K

5.9%6

$35K–$40K

4%4

$40K–$45K

1%1

$45K–$50K

5%5

$50K–$60K

10.9%11

$60K–$75K

7.9%8

$75K–$100K

21.8%22

$100K–$125K

12.9%13

$125K–$150K

4%4

$150K–$200K

1%1

$200K+

3%3

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

103

Avg. Commutei

18.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

24(11.8% of civilian adults)