Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Cuero, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,165

Median Agei

39.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

47.3%3,866

White

36.9%3,011

Black

10%815

Two or More

5%411

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%29

Other

0.2%18

Asian

0.2%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

15.1%858

High School Diploma

25.8%1,464

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%418

Some College (1+ yr)

11.5%655

Associate's Degree

5%285

Bachelor's Degree

9.3%525

Master's Degree

4.9%280

Professional Degree

0.2%9

Doctorate

0.8%47

HS or Higher

80%

BA or Higher

15.2%

Graduate+

5.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$176,900

Median Renti

$903

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.3%1,400

Renter-Occupied

37.7%847

Total Units

3,059

Homeownership

62.3%

Vacancy Rate

26.5%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

135

$750–$1,000

297

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%65

2010–2019

7.6%233

2000–2009

6.1%186

1990–1999

14.9%456

1980–1989

13.5%414

1970–1979

16.4%502

1960–1969

13.4%410

1950–1959

12%368

1940–1949

4.8%147

1939 or earlier

9.1%278

Heating Fuel

Electricity

66.8%1,501

Utility Gas

29.7%668

Fuel Oil

1.2%28

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%27

No Fuel

0.6%14

Other

0.4%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,480

Mean Household Incomei

$77,888

Per Capita Incomei

$23,929

Poverty Ratei

17.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

2,912

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

233

Residentsi

389

Avg. Tenant Renti

$428/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing170 homes95% occupied$403/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers63 homes57% occupied$496/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,480/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

60.1%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

28%

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

10.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $45K/yr

1.5%

Who Receives This Housing

76.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

69.4% of subsidized households are minority

20.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2252.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

159

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

2,737

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

434(6.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80.2%Insured

19.8%Uninsured