City · Texas
Cuero, Texas
Cuero, city, in DeWitt County, Texas. Cuero had 8,264 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,128 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,165 (±21). GEOID 4818092.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,264
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,128 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,165 ±21
Median household income
$56,480
±$16,870 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$176,900
±$38,863 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$903
±$59 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Cuero and what county is it in?
Cuero is a city in DeWitt County, Texas. It covers 6.6 square miles of land, 1,238 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Cuero, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,264 people lived in Cuero on July 1, 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 8,128 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,165 (±21).
| Measure | Cuero | DeWitt County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,165 ±21 | 20,016 | −132 |
| Households | 2,247 ±209 | 6,921 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.90 ±0.26 | 2.63 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,059 ±231 | 9,238 | no clear change |
Cuero's population since 2000
From 6,571 in 2000 to 8,264 in 2025: up 25.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Cuero as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Cuero?
The median resident of Cuero is 39.4 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 14.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 47.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 36.9%. 2.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cuero | DeWitt County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 ±3.2 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.6% ±3.3 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.5% ±2.5 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Male | 58.7% ±3.0 pts | 52.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 47.3% ±4.3 pts | 35.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 36.9% ±4.5 pts | 52.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.0% ±1.9 pts | 6.0% | −7.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0% ±2.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.8% ±1.4 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.8% ±3.4 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9% ±2.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 17.0% ±4.3 pts | 15.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 19.8% ±5.0 pts | 17.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.0% ±3.8 pts | 85.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.2% ±3.5 pts | 16.9% | +7.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9% ±2.2 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.5% ±4.5 pts | 87.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Cuero earn?
Half of Cuero's 2,247 households earn less than $56,480 a year (±$16,870), against $63,730 in DeWitt County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $62,037 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cuero | DeWitt County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,480 ±$16,870 | $63,730 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,888 ±$11,920 | $81,788 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,929 ±$3,371 | $29,806 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.7% ±6.5 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.5% ±13.4 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.1% ±5.9 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.4% ±3.7 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.2% ±6.4 pts | 78.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Cuero?
Owners occupy 62.3% of Cuero's occupied homes and renters 37.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $176,900 by its owner (±$38,863). The median renter pays $903 a month including utilities, and 34.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cuero | DeWitt County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $176,900 ±$38,863 | $170,900 | +$60,230 |
| Median gross rent | $903 ±$59 | $921 | −$206 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.9% ±12.4 pts | 37.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,110 ±$437 | $1,483 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.3% ±7.6 pts | 73.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.7% ±7.6 pts | 26.1% | – |
| Housing units | 3,059 ±231 | 9,238 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 18.0% ±10.0 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.7% ±5.9 pts | 74.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.9% ±4.5 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1% ±1.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.6% ±4.1 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.1% ±3.8 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.5% ±4.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Cuero building?
Builders took permits for 19 new housing units in Cuero in 2025 (19 in single-family houses), 2.3 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Cuero work and get to work?
78.4% of Cuero's workers drive alone and 11.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.7 minutes.
| Measure | Cuero | DeWitt County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.9% ±3.9 pts | 52.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% ±4.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.4% ±6.6 pts | 79.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.6% ±4.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.1% ±3.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.6% ±4.7 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.7 min ±2.9 | 24.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Cuero?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Cuero, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $65,075 (Tract 9703) to $85,530 (Tract 9702.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9703DeWitt County | 4,245 | $65,075 |
| Tract 9702.02DeWitt County | 3,610 | $85,530 |
| Tract 9702.01DeWitt County | 1,788 | $65,208 |
| Tract 9704DeWitt County | 3,980 | $62,007 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Cuero) · Census block assignment files
How does Cuero compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Cuero is the 3,664th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 289th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Cuero ranks 654th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 289th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 509th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 418th | 979 |
| Median household income | 654th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 789th | 978 |
| Median home value | 548th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 642nd | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 191st | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 637th | 877 |
| Median age | 329th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 712th | 973 |
| Work from home | 291st | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 871st | 976 |
Cuero's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Cuero with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Cuero?
11 of the 57 figures for Cuero on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Cuero are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Cuero.