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Cuero, TX
City in DeWitt County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77954.
Population
8,165
Land area
6.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,244
ZIP codes
1
Cuero and its ZIP codes
Cuero at a glance
- Cuero is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 316th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $56,480, 28% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $176,900 (38% below Texas) and median rent is $903 a month.
Local data for Cuero, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cuero, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,480
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$176,900
Median rent
$903/mo
Homeownership
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
17.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,318), German Americans (1,087), Irish Americans (510).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeWitt County. PPP loans are for Cuero.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,571
6,959 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,556
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$123M
FY 2026, $6,226 per person
PPP loans
$24.4M
264 loans, 2,638 jobs reported
How people get to work
Cuero, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home11.6%
Average one-way commute: 17.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cuero, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
298
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
200
2.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 42°F
34.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone50 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cuero, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
23.6%
U.S. 11.1% +12.5 pts
ZIP codes in Cuero
1 in or overlapping Cuero. Population shown
Cities near Cuero
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| YoakumCity | 15 mi | 4.6 |
| YorktownCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| ShinerCity | 23 mi | 2.5 |
| NordheimCity | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| SmileyCity | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| Quail CreekCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.1 |
| VictoriaCity | 27 mi | 37.2 |
| GonzalesCity | 29 mi | 6.1 |
| HallettsvilleCity | 29 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cuero, TX in?
- Cuero is in DeWitt County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Cuero, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cuero include 77954.
- What is the population of Cuero, TX?
- About 8,165 people live in Cuero, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cuero?
- Nearby places include Yoakum (15 mi), Yorktown (16 mi), Shiner (23 mi), Nordheim (24 mi), Smiley (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023