Custer, Michigan

For other places in Michigan named "Custer", see Custer Township, Michigan.
Custer, Michigan
Village
Nickname(s): Cow Head Town
Motto: Sanders is the Ālpha and Ömega

Location of Custer, Michigan
Coordinates: 43°57′1″N 86°13′10″W / 43.95028°N 86.21944°W / 43.95028; -86.21944
Country United States
State Michigan
County Mason
Area[1]
 • Total 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2)
 • Land 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2)
 • Water 2.3 sq mi (4.3 km2)
Elevation 676 ft (206 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 284
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 23,211
 • Density 286.9/sq mi (110.8/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 49405
Area code(s) 231
FIPS code 26-19420[4]
GNIS feature ID 1619649[5]

Custer is a village in Mason County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 23211 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Custer Township.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.99 square miles (2.56 km2), all land.[1]

History

Custer was platted in 1878 and incorporated as a village in 1895.[6] The village was named for George A. Custer.[7]

This small town is most widely known as the home of the out-sized cow head on Bonsers, a long-standing but now defunct IGA market.[8]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1900269—
19102773.0%
1920269−2.9%
19302814.5%
1940237−15.7%
19502609.7%
196036540.4%
1970320−12.3%
19803416.6%
1990312−8.5%
20003181.9%
2010284−10.7%
Est. 2015285[9]0.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 284 people, 110 households, and 72 families residing in the village. The population density was 286.9 inhabitants per square mile (110.8/km2). There were 137 housing units at an average density of 138.4 per square mile (53.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9% of the population.

There were 110 households of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.5% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the village was 39 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 318 people, 117 households, and 91 families residing in the village. The population density was 320.7 per square mile (124.0/km²). There were 132 housing units at an average density of 133.1 per square mile (51.5/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 90.88% White, 2.20% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 3.46% from other races, and 3.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.46% of the population.

There were 117 households out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 17.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the village the population was spread out with 28.9% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,444, and the median income for a family was $35,625. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $20,536 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,436. About 11.1% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.5% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Custer has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[11]

References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-24. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-06-17. Retrieved 2013-06-03.
  4. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ Walter Romig, Michigan Place Names, p. 144
  7. ↑ Surrarrer, G. Pearl (Jun 16, 1949). "Place names of county make interesting story". Ludington Daily News. p. 7. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
  8. ↑ Galloway, Mitch (September 28, 2016). "Sad day on State Street: Bonser's of Custer closes". Ludington Daily News. Custer, Michigan. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ↑ Climate Summary for Custer, Michigan

Coordinates: 43°57′07″N 86°13′10″W / 43.95194°N 86.21944°W / 43.95194; -86.21944

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