Custer County, Nebraska
Custer County: county in Nebraska, United States
About
Custer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,939 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,626 inhabitants. Its county seat is Broken Bow. The county was created 149 years ago in 1876.
County Snapshot
Custer County at a glance
Custer County currently has 14 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
14
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Nebraska counties
93
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Broken BowPopulation 757
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Quick Facts about Custer County
| Population | 10,626 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from | Custer County, Custer County, Custer County, Custer County, Custer County |
| Area | 6672 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.01% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.99% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.3943,-99.7261 |
| Named for | George Armstrong Custer |
| Capital | Broken Bow |
| Establishment | January 01, 1877 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:43:48 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.95% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Light Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Custer County is located at 41°23'39"N 99°43'34"W (41.3942600, -99.7261400). It has 7 neighbors: Blaine County, Garfield County, Loup County, Sherman County, Valley County, Lincoln County and Logan County.
Custer County map
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The largest city of Custer County is Arnold with a population of 558. Other cities include, Callaway population 525, Sargent population 498, Merna population 360 and Mason City population 169. See all Custer County cities & populated places.
Custer County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Custer County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Broken Bow | 757 | Township in Custer County, Nebraska |
| Arnold | 558 | Village in Nebraska |
| Callaway | 525 | City in Custer County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Sargent | 498 | City in Custer County, Nebraska |
| Ansley | 418 | Township in Custer County, Nebraska |
| Merna | 360 | Human settlement in Custer County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Mason City | 169 | Human settlement in Custer County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Westerville | 151 | Township in Custer County, Nebraska |
| Lillian | 147 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Oconto | 141 | Human settlement in Custer County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Anselmo | 136 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Comstock | 87 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
| Berwyn | 79 | Township in Custer County, Nebraska |
| Milburn | 54 | Human settlement in United States of America |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of rain. Sunny, with a high near 74.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Custer County
Official Website- Broken Bow
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Custer County decreased by 2.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,939 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,903 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,844 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,828 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,770 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,828 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,824 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,869 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,830 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,777 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,626 | -1.42% | estimation process |
People born in Custer County (1)
Cowboy Historian Harry E. Chrisman was born in Custer County
Other places with the same name (5)
- Custer County, Oklahoma county in central Idaho, United States with a population of 28,648 people.
- Custer County, Montana county in Montana, United States with a population of 11,292 people.
- Custer County, South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 9,017 people.
- Custer County, Colorado county in Colorado, United States with a population of 5,183 people.
- Custer County, Idaho county in central Idaho, United States with a population of 4,315 people.
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|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 574,332 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Omaha | 478,393 | The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area. |
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| Lincoln | 290,505 | The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. |
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| Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
| Grand Island | 51,004 | The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. |
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| Dodge County | 36,222 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Scotts Bluff County | 35,299 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Madison County | 34,813 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln County | 34,347 | County in Nebraska, United States |
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