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Cuero

Texas · 8,128 residents · 6.564 sq mi
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Cuero has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,494. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,600. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,128
+24%since 2000
from 6,571 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,238 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 1,001 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+4%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K9K1990201020202024Cuero
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,494
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,931 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,973
+40%since 2000
from $14,286 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing13.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,600
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$881
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
39.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+44%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(3,119)
Black16.3%(1,071)
Hispanic / Latino34.7%(2,282)
Asian0.4%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.4%(5,086)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.7%(3,063)
Black14.8%(1,199)
Hispanic / Latino44.8%(3,640)
Asian0.5%(39)
Other0.7%(55)
Diversity Score77.9%(6,335)
Diversity Score
78
+1%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.2%
−16.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−59.3 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cuero, Texas?

Cuero, Texas has about 8,128 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cuero, Texas?

The typical household in Cuero, Texas earns about $41,494 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cuero, Texas expensive?

In Cuero, Texas, the median home is worth about $92,600, and the typical rent is about $881 a month.

How educated are people in Cuero, Texas?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cuero, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cuero, Texas?

About 25.6% of people in Cuero, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cuero, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cuero, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,428 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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