Cuero, Texas
Cuero, the County Seat of DeWitt County, is located in the heart of the Eagle Ford Shale oil & gas formation in South Central Texas. Located 28 miles north of Victoria, Texas and 86 miles southeast of San Antonio, Cuero is a designated Scenic City, Playful USA City, a Go Texan Certified Retirement Community and Preserve America Community. The City is home to the national renowned Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum, a distinguished local community hospital as well as the DeWitt Industrial Park.
Cuero Development Corporation
Maggie Cromeens
512-925-4048 C
361-275-8178 O
mcromeens@cityofcuero.com
Population
Population
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2025 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuero, Texas | 7,982 | 8,256 | 8,044 | 7,997 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Population by Age
| Population | 2025 |
|---|---|
| 0-4 | 428 |
| 5-9 | 420 |
| 10-14 | 464 |
| 15-19 | 537 |
| 20-24 | 425 |
| 25-29 | 485 |
| 30-34 | 550 |
| 35-39 | 625 |
| 40-44 | 654 |
| 45-49 | 554 |
| 50-54 | 491 |
| 55-59 | 473 |
| 60-64 | 457 |
| 65-69 | 471 |
| 70-74 | 348 |
| 75-79 | 301 |
| 80-84 | 191 |
| 85+ | 170 |
| 18+ | 6,414 |
| Median Age | 41 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Population by Race
| Cuero, Texas | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Total | 8,044.00 |
| White Alone | 54.11% |
| Black Alone | 14.02% |
| American Indian Alone | 0.57% |
| Asian Alone | 0.63% |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.07% |
| Some Other Race | 19.47% |
| Two or More Races | 11.11% |
| Hispanic Origin | 42.72% |
| Diversity Index | 81.50 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Growth Rate
| Cuero, Texas | 2025 - 2030 |
|---|---|
| Population | -0.12% |
| Households | 0.11% |
| Families | -0.27% |
| Median Household Income | 1% |
| Per Capita Income | 1% |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Housing
Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2025 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 2,541 | 2,594 | 2,611 | 2,626 |
| Housing Units | 2,915 | 3,003 | 3,099 | 3,116 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 1,665 | 1,725 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 946 | 901 | ||
| Vacant Units | 488 | 490 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Home Value
| Cuero, Texas | 2025 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $178,324 | $203,764 |
| Average Home Value | $222,081 | $242,907 |
| <$50,000 | 253 | 224 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 242 | 224 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 160 | 149 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 259 | 246 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 240 | 259 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 184 | 207 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 127 | 159 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 105 | 133 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 72 | 98 |
| $1,000,000 + | 8 | 8 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 181 |
| 2000-2009 | 259 |
| 1990-1999 | 471 |
| 1980-1989 | 235 |
| 1970-1979 | 430 |
| 1960-1969 | 447 |
| 1950-1959 | 479 |
| 1940-1949 | 279 |
| 1939 or Before | 260 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
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Income
| Cuero, Texas | 2025 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $62,585 | $65,703 |
| Average Household | $89,832 | $94,362 |
| Per Capita | $31,349 | $33,189 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Household Income
| Cuero, Texas | 2025 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 445 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 213 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 133 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 316 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 459 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 241 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 467 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 124 |
| $200,000+ | 213 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 2,644 |
| In-County Residents | 1,956 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 688 |
| Drive Alone | 2,196 |
| Carpooled | 89 |
| Public Transport | 0 |
| Work at Home | 207 |
| Motorcycle | 0 |
| Bicycle | 42 |
| Walked | 68 |
| Other | 42 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 200 |
| 5-9 minutes | 910 |
| 10-14 minutes | 360 |
| 15-19 minutes | 124 |
| 20-24 minutes | 110 |
| 25-29 minutes | 5 |
| 30-34 minutes | 224 |
| 35-39 minutes | 27 |
| 40-44 minutes | 54 |
| 45-59 minutes | 253 |
| 60-89 minutes | 160 |
| 90+ minutes | 10 |
| Average Travel Time | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 4,500 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 0 |
| Mining | 14 |
| Utilities | 205 |
| Construction | 115 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Wholesale Trade | 111 |
| Retail Trade | 594 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 55 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 0 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 0 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 17 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 310 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 49 |
| Gasoline Stations | 14 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 13 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 22 |
| General Merchandise Str | 114 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 43 |
| Information | 23 |
| Finance & Insurance | 167 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 114 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 17 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 36 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 74 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 333 |
| Legal Services | 24 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 43 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 19 |
| Educational Services | 439 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 730 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 36 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 535 |
| Accommodation | 68 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 467 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 287 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 36 |
| Public Administration Emp | 679 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Educational Attainment (25+)
| Cuero, Texas | 2025 |
|---|---|
| <9th Grade | 409 |
| Some High School | 439 |
| GED | 849 |
| Graduated High School | 1,628 |
| Some College/No Degree | 977 |
| Associates Degree | 461 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 629 |
| Graduate Degree | 378 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 367 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 0 |
| Mining Bus | 2 |
| Utilities Bus | 5 |
| Construction Bus | 20 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 9 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 11 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 50 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 7 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 0 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 0 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 2 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 13 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 5 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 5 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 4 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 8 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 6 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 4 |
| Information Bus | 6 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 26 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 12 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 6 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 8 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 19 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 18 |
| Legal Services Bus | 5 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 2 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 5 |
| Educational Services Bus | 10 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 27 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 7 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 38 |
| Accommodation Bus | 7 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 31 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 55 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 8 |
| Public Administration Bus | 45 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
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