Cuero is a city located in DeWitt County Texas. Cuero has a 2024 population of 8,222. It is also the county seat of DeWitt County. Cuero is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually and its population has increased by 0.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,148 in 2020.
The average household income in Cuero is $84,179 with a poverty rate of 21.42%. The median age in Cuero is 39 years: 38.6 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cuero was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,615 | 44.37% |
| Other race | 2,163 | 26.55% |
| Two or more races | 1,210 | 14.85% |
| Black or African American | 957 | 11.75% |
| Native American | 186 | 2.28% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,217 | 2.91 | 55 | 45 |
| Married | 1,014 | 3.89 | 68 | 32 |
| Non Family | 737 | 1.16 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Female | 350 | 3.61 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
| Male | 116 | 3.36 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
3.71
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
55.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 517 | 9.08% |
| Associates Degree | 287 | 5.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 522 | 9.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 282 | 4.95% |
| High School Graduate | 2,498 | 43.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 555 | 9.74% |
| Some College | 1,035 | 18.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,436 | 1,706 | 43 |
| White | 2,201 | 2,023 | 682 |
| Other Race | 1,330 | 966 | 12 |
| Black | 906 | 751 | 63 |
| 2+ Races | 770 | 530 | 44 |
| Native American | 106 | 106 | 3 |
| Asian | 16 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,222 | $133,125 | $50,603 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,750 | $0 | $86,685 |
| High School Graduate | $28,636 | $58,958 | $18,944 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,375 | $30,825 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,486 | $49,246 | $31,092 |
| Some College | $45,586 | $41,346 | $46,702 |
$44,486
Average Earnings
$49,246
Average Male
$31,092
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.23% of Cuero residents speak only English, while 20.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,211 | 614 | 19.12% |
| White | 2,439 | 575 | 23.58% |
| Other | 1,740 | 382 | 21.95% |
| Multiple | 964 | 149 | 15.46% |
| Black | 538 | 145 | 26.95% |
21.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.49%
Male Poverty Rate
23.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cuero is Black, with 26.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cuero is Multiple, with 15.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.53% |
| High School | 25.67% |
| Some College | 13.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.46% |
| Female Employed | 13.84% |
| Male Employed | 2.64% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,788 | $99,143 |
| Households | $62,906 | $84,179 |
| Married Families | $89,207 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,625 | $48,349 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.9%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
323
Number of Veterans
309
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 146 |
| Second Gulf War | 129 |
| Vietnam | 91 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 181 |
| 65 to 74 | 59 |
| 75+ | 50 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 191 | 6.54% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 3.46% |
| Other Race | 55 | 3.69% |
| Black | 28 | 2.97% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 3.08% |
| Native American | 21 | 19.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
83.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.8%
Labor Force Participation
41.1%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.44%
Born in Cuero
97.2%
Native Born
2.8%
Foreign Born
2.59%
Non Citizen
0.21%
Naturalized
97.2% of Cuero residents were born in the United States, with 85.44% having been born in Texas. 2.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,315 | 18 | 0.22% |
| 2028 | 8,297 | 19 | 0.23% |
| 2027 | 8,278 | 19 | 0.23% |
| 2026 | 8,259 | 18 | 0.22% |
| 2025 | 8,241 | 19 | 0.23% |
| 2024 | 8,222 | 18 | 0.22% |
| 2023 | 8,204 | 92 | 1.13% |
| 2022 | 8,112 | -55 | -0.67% |
| 2021 | 8,167 | 19 | 0.23% |
| 2020 | 8,148 | -54 | -0.66% |
| 2019 | 8,202 | 22 | 0.27% |
| 2018 | 8,180 | -40 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 8,220 | -167 | -1.99% |
| 2016 | 8,387 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 8,391 | 39 | 0.47% |
| 2014 | 8,352 | 55 | 0.66% |
| 2013 | 8,297 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2012 | 8,295 | 42 | 0.51% |
| 2011 | 8,253 | 24 | 0.29% |
| 2010 | 8,229 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,571 | -129 | -1.93% |
| 1990 | 6,700 | -424 | -5.95% |
| 1980 | 7,124 | 168 | 2.42% |
| 1970 | 6,956 | -382 | -5.21% |
| 1960 | 7,338 | -160 | -2.13% |
| 1950 | 7,498 | 2,024 | 36.97% |
| 1940 | 5,474 | 802 | 17.17% |
| 1930 | 4,672 | 1,001 | 27.27% |
| 1920 | 3,671 | 562 | 18.08% |
| 1910 | 3,109 | -313 | -9.15% |
| 1900 | 3,422 | -4,893 | -58.85% |