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Custer County, Oklahoma
Custer County, Oklahoma. Custer County had 28,175 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.2% since 2020, while Oklahoma grew 4.1%. It holds 7 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 40039.
Custer County is one of the 2 counties of the Weatherford, OK micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
28,175
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 28,513 · ACS 2020-2024: 28,259
Median household income
$59,738
±$3,033 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$181,500
±$11,974 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$824
±$50 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
How many people live in Custer County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 28,513 residents in Custer County. The Census Bureau estimates 28,175 for July 1, 2025, down 1.2% since 2020, while Oklahoma grew 4.1%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 28,259 over 989 square miles of land.
| Measure | Custer County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 28,259 | 4,028,634 | −893 |
| Households | 11,044±307 | 1,562,389 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.44±0.07 | 2.50 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 12,971±32 | 1,775,127 | +335 |
Custer County's population since 2000
From 26,142 in 2000 to 28,175 in 2025: up 7.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Custer County?
Custer County holds 7 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Weatherford with 12,005 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Weatherford | 12,076 | $54,704 |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 8,521 | $58,207 |
| Thomas | 1,143 | $62,500 |
| Arapaho | 668 | $39,632 |
| Custer City | 367 | $71,094 |
| Butler, Custer CountyGEOID 4010450 | 208 | $69,688 |
| Hammon | 479 | $52,500 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Custer County?
The median resident of Custer County is 32.8 years old; 24.9% are under 18 and 14.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.9%. 5.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Custer County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.8±0.5 | 37.0 | +1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 24.9% | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.6%±0.2 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.9% | 12.7% | +1.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.8%±0.3 pts | 62.1% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.6%±0.5 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 4.4%±0.8 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.4%±1.0 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.0%±0.9 pts | 6.4% | −2.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.5%±1.5 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.9%±0.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 12.9%±1.4 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.3%±1.7 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.8%±1.7 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.7%±2.6 pts | 28.3% | +6.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.8%±2.0 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7%±1.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Custer County earn?
Half of Custer County's 11,044 households earn less than $59,738 a year (±$3,033), against $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $61,412 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Custer County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,738±$3,033 | $65,039 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,426±$6,476 | $88,936 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,773±$2,073 | $35,624 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.4%±2.3 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.1%±4.7 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.8%±1.9 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.7%±1.8 pts | 88.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Custer County?
Owners occupy 60.2% of Custer County's occupied homes and renters 39.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $181,500 by its owner (±$11,974). The median renter pays $824 a month including utilities, and 39.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Custer County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $181,500±$11,974 | $199,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $824±$50 | $1,014 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.0%±4.9 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,551±$88 | $1,539 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.2%±2.8 pts | 65.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,971±32 | 1,775,127 | +335 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±1.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.7%±4.3 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.2%±2.7 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.5%±1.7 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.2%±1.6 pts | 6.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Custer County building?
Builders took permits for 29 new housing units across Custer County in 2025 (16 single-family), 1.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Custer County get to work?
81.0% of Custer County's workers drive alone and 3.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Custer County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.1%±1.6 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2%±1.1 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.0%±2.6 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.9%±2.3 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.7%±1.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.9%±1.2 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.0 min±1.3 | 22.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Custer County's census tracts?
Custer County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $35,688 (Tract 9606) to $103,235 (Tract 9607.02).
| Tract 950840039950800 | 3,346±353 | $47,998 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9604.0140039960401 | 4,200±375 | $68,387 |
| Tract 9604.0240039960402 | 3,068±377 | $58,633 |
| Tract 960640039960600 | 5,179±413 | $35,688 |
| Tract 9607.0140039960701 | 6,178±445 | $70,016 |
| Tract 9607.0240039960702 | 2,981±370 | $103,235 |
| Tract 961040039961000 | 3,307±350 | $72,112 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Custer County compare with Oklahoma's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 33rd of 77 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 58th of 77 |
| Residents per square mile | 38th of 77 |
| Median household income | 39th of 77 |
| Median home value | 15th of 77 |
| Median gross rent | 42nd of 77 |
| Poverty rate | 43rd of 77 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8th of 77 |
| Median age | 76th of 77 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Custer County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.