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DeWitt County, TX
3 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in DeWitt County, Texas.
Population
20,016
Land area
909sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in DeWitt County
DeWitt County at a glance
- DeWitt County is 81% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,730, 19% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,900 (40% below Texas) and median rent is $921 a month.
- Its largest cities are Cuero (8,165), Yorktown (1,720) and Nordheim (476).
Local data for DeWitt County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
DeWitt County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,730
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$170,900
Prices +0.7% in a year
Median rent
$921/mo
Homeownership
73.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (6,085), German Americans (5,158), Irish Americans (1,562).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
$39.4M
400 loans, 4,142 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$170K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
DeWitt County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
DeWitt County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
298
Most often 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 zone54 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in DeWitt County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.2%
U.S. 11.1% +10.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in DeWitt County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in DeWitt County, TX?
- Cuero is the largest city or town in DeWitt County, with about 8,165 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in DeWitt County?
- DeWitt County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 77954, 77974, 77994, 78141, 78164.
- What is the population of DeWitt County, TX?
- About 20,016 people live in DeWitt County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border DeWitt County?
- DeWitt County borders Victoria County, Lavaca County, Gonzales County, Karnes County, Goliad County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023