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Custer School District 16-1
Custer School District 16-1 is a unified school district in South Dakota with a community population of 8,644. The median household income is $84,239 and the median age is 57.9.
8,644
Population
7
People / sq mi
$84,239
Median Income
57.9
Median Age
Custer School District 16-1 covers 1,203 sq mi of land at 7.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 64.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$84,239
Median Household Income
$52,343
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$384,000
Median Home Value
$1,118
Median Rent
84.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
94.7%
High School+
32.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Custer School District 16-1 serves a community with a population of 8,644 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in South Dakota.
The median household income in Custer School District 16-1 is $84,239, with a per capita income of $52,343. The poverty rate is 6.7%.
Custer School District 16-1 is 89.4% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 64.8% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Custer School District 16-1, 94.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Custer School District 16-1 is $384,000, with a median rent of $1,118. The homeownership rate is 84.5%.
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Data for Custer School District 16-1 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4616950).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.