Custer County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026
Custer County, Oklahoma has a population of 28,332, the 33rd most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $57,562 and the median home value is $177,000. The poverty rate is 16.5%.
Custer County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 57 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Custer County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherford | 12,014 | $50,250 | 21.8% | $233,700 |
| Clinton | 8,461 | $58,417 | 14.4% | $112,500 |
| Thomas | 1,255 | $57,813 | 19.0% | $133,600 |
| Arapaho | 802 | $34,397 | 33.5% | $105,400 |
| Custer City | 564 | $71,458 | 10.6% | $73,300 |
| Hammon | 449 | $65,938 | 36.5% | $85,000 |
| Butler | 236 | $72,969 | 6.4% | $80,000 |
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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. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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 counties 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Custer County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Oklahoma and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Custer County, Oklahoma?
Custer County has a population of 28,332, making it the 33rd most populous county in Oklahoma.
What is the median income in Custer County?
The median household income in Custer County is $57,562 with a poverty rate of 16.5%.
How many cities are in Custer County, Oklahoma?
Custer County contains 7 Census-designated places.