Custer, Michigan facts for kids
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Custer, Michigan
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Location within Mason County
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 Custer, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Custer, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Mason |
| Township | Custer |
| Platted | 1878 |
| Incorporated | 1895 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.06 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.06 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 272 |
| • Density | 255.64/sq mi (98.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
49405
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-19420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1619649 |
Custer is a small village located in Mason County, in the state of Michigan, United States. In 2020, about 272 people lived there. The village is part of Custer Township.
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Custer's History
Custer was first planned out in 1878. This process is called "platting." It means they drew up maps for streets and lots. Later, in 1895, it officially became a village. This is known as "incorporation." The village was named after a famous person, George Armstrong Custer.
Where is Custer?
Custer is located in the middle of Mason County. It is about 3 miles (5 km) east of Scottville. It is also about 11 miles (18 km) east of Ludington. Ludington is the main city and county seat of Mason County. The village covers an area of about 1.06 square miles (2.76 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Custer?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 269 | — | |
| 1910 | 277 | 3.0% | |
| 1920 | 269 | −2.9% | |
| 1930 | 281 | 4.5% | |
| 1940 | 237 | −15.7% | |
| 1950 | 260 | 9.7% | |
| 1960 | 365 | 40.4% | |
| 1970 | 320 | −12.3% | |
| 1980 | 341 | 6.6% | |
| 1990 | 312 | −8.5% | |
| 2000 | 318 | 1.9% | |
| 2010 | 284 | −10.7% | |
| 2020 | 272 | −4.2% | |
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A Look at the Population
According to the census from 2010, there were 285 people living in Custer. These people made up 110 households. A household means all the people living in one home. About 72 of these households were families.
The average number of people in each household was about 2.58. For families, the average size was about 3.06 people. The average age of people in the village was 39 years old. About 23.6% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 16.5% were 65 years old or older.
Custer's Weather
Custer has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can sometimes be very cold. On climate maps, this type of weather is shown as "Dfb."
See also
In Spanish: Custer (Míchigan) para niños
