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 $76,290 with a poverty rate of 22.54%. The median age in Cuero is 38.4 years: 38 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cuero was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,763 | 46.24% |
| Other race | 2,182 | 26.81% |
| Black or African American | 1,161 | 14.27% |
| Two or more races | 865 | 10.63% |
| Native American | 149 | 1.83% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,268 | 2.82 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Married | 1,002 | 3.83 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Non Family | 866 | 1.19 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
| Female | 297 | 3.85 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Male | 103 | 3.69 | 29.1 | 70.9 |
3.77
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
55.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 500 | 8.66% |
| Associates Degree | 264 | 4.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 406 | 7.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 207 | 3.59% |
| High School Graduate | 2,762 | 47.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 557 | 9.65% |
| Some College | 1,077 | 18.66% |
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 | 2,430 | 1,786 | 15 |
| White | 2,200 | 1,937 | 523 |
| Other Race | 1,494 | 1,097 | 15 |
| Black | 1,053 | 910 | 59 |
| 2+ Races | 536 | 388 | 10 |
| Native American | 54 | 54 | 4 |
| Asian | 18 | 11 | 2 |
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 23.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $127,104 | $51,463 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,466 | $51,920 | $72,026 |
| High School Graduate | $28,005 | $53,261 | $18,341 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,034 | $30,556 | $12,000 |
| Overall | $36,526 | $47,127 | $23,386 |
| Some College | $40,114 | $36,917 | $43,750 |
$36,526
Average Earnings
$47,127
Average Male
$23,386
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.5% of Cuero residents speak only English, while 21.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,010 | 707 | 23.49% |
| White | 2,467 | 534 | 21.65% |
| Other | 1,544 | 425 | 27.53% |
| Black | 758 | 162 | 21.37% |
| Multiple | 716 | 113 | 15.78% |
| Asian | 11 | 2 | 18.18% |
22.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.69%
Male Poverty Rate
25.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cuero is Other, with 27.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cuero is Multiple, with 15.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.36% |
| High School | 26.68% |
| Some College | 12.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 17.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.76% |
| Male Employed | 3.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,696 | $95,280 |
| Households | $53,386 | $76,290 |
| Married Families | $78,182 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,552 | $41,572 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.9%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
260
Number of Veterans
240
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 107 |
| First Gulf War | 80 |
| Vietnam | 34 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 162 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 181 | 6.01% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 1.9% |
| Other Race | 39 | 2.47% |
| Black | 35 | 3.25% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 0.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
62.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.6%
Labor Force Participation
41.2%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
85.25%
Born in Cuero
97.32%
Native Born
2.68%
Foreign Born
2.49%
Non Citizen
0.18%
Naturalized
97.32% of Cuero residents were born in the United States, with 85.25% having been born in Texas. 2.49% 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% |