The Town FilesDeWitt County, Texas
20,016 people. The median home is worth $170,900 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $63,730.
Towns in DeWitt County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuero | 8,128 | $176,900 | $56,480 | 39.4 |
People and housing
| DeWitt County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $170,900 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $921 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $63,730 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 42.0 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.6% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
6,827 jobs in 2024, average pay $55,419 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 298 storm events in DeWitt County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
DeWitt County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| August 25, 2017 | Hurricane | DR-4332: Hurricane Harvey |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).