Cuero is a city located in DeWitt County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,571. It is the county seat of DeWitt County⁶. It is also unofficially known as the 'turkey capital of the world'. DeWitt County is a county located in the state of Texas. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A county seat is a town which is the capital of a county. ... DeWitt County is a county located in the state of Texas. ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

Geography

Cuero is located at 29°5'37" North, 97°17'28" West (29.093638, -97.291122)¹. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias TX county maps by Seth Ilys. ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.8 km² (4.9 mi²). 12.8 km² (4.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.40% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... This article is about the unit of measure. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 6,571 people, 2,500 households, and 1,695 families residing in the city. The population density is 513.6/km² (1,331.1/mi²). There are 2,867 housing units at an average density of 224.1/km² (580.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 67.25% White, 16.71% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 12.84% from other races, and 2.07% from two or more races. 34.73% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 2,500 households out of which 33.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% are married couples living together, 16.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% are non-families. 29.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.54 and the average family size is 3.13. Marriage is a relationship and bond between individuals that plays a key role in the definition of many families. ...

In the city the population is spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 86.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 80.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $24,931, and the median income for a family is $29,500. Males have a median income of $26,154 versus $16,551 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,286. 26.8% of the population and 21.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 34.6% of those under the age of 18 and 20.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the number of people. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

History

The city of Cuero had its start in the mid 19th century as a stopping point on the Chisholm Trail cattle route to Kansas. However, it wasn't recoginzed as a town until 1873 when it was officialy founded. The city was named for the Spanish word meaning "hide", referring to the leather made from animal hides. The industry was extremely short-lived, however, and gave way to various forms of ranching. The city's population grew considerably in the 1870s and 1880s as residents from the coastal town of Indianola, Texas settled here after major hurricanes in this period destroyed sizeable portions of their city. The city thrived through much of the late 19th and early 20th century by the introduction and practice of turkey ranching in the area. Today, agriculture is still the primary industry in the Cuero region. Cuero is considered to be one of the top cattle producers and shippers in Texas. The Chisholm Trail was a historic trail used in the late 19th century in the western United States for cattle drives. ... State nickname: The Sunflower State Other U.S. States Capital Topeka Largest city Wichita Governor Kathleen Sebelius Official languages None Area 82,277 mi²; 213,096 km² (15th)  - Land 81,815 mi²; 211,900 km²  - Water 462 mi²; 1,196 km² (0. ... Indianola, Texas is a ghost town located on Matagorda Bay, and was formerly the county seat of Calhoun County. ...

External links

• Handbook of Texas article on Cuero
• Cuero Chamber of Commerce
• City of Cuero offical page
• Maps and aerial photos
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  • Topographic map from TopoZone
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