Custer County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Custer County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 28,332. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Custer County is 32.8 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Custer County is $57,562. This is 9% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $177,000. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $185,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 64.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Custer County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.5%. The Black or African American population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (19.5% vs 12.3%). The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

33.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Custer County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.4%.