Custer County, Nebraska Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Custer County, Nebraska
Custer County, Nebraska Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
10,518
Median Age
42.1
Male Median
41.3
Female Median
44.4
Custer County, Nebraska Population Growth

Custer County, Nebraska Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -4.4%%.
-4.4%% Growth
Custer County, Nebraska Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Custer County, Nebraska Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.1 | 10,518 |
| 2023 | 42.3 | 10,544 |
| 2022 | 42.1 | 10,566 |
| 2021 | 42.7 | 10,625 |
| 2020 | 43.6 | 10,788 |
| 2019 | 43.1 | 10,826 |
| 2018 | 43.2 | 10,830 |
| 2017 | 43.5 | 10,836 |
| 2016 | 43.7 | 10,784 |
| 2015 | 43.8 | 10,802 |
| 2014 | 44.2 | 10,820 |
| 2013 | 44.8 | 10,872 |
| 2012 | 44.7 | 10,904 |
| 2011 | 44.8 | 10,962 |
| 2010 | 44.7 | 11,001 |
Custer County, Nebraska Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.7% |
| 5–17 | 17.6% |
| 18–24 | 6.8% |
| 25–34 | 10.7% |
| 35–54 | 22.0% |
| 55–64 | 13.6% |
| 65+ | 22.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Custer County, Nebraska
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 88.3
- Youth Dependency:
- 45.8
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 42.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Custer County, Nebraska
The median age in Custer County, Nebraska is 42.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Custer County, Nebraska is 10,518.
In Custer County, Nebraska, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.6%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Custer County, Nebraska is becoming younger.