DeWitt County, Texas

DeWitt County
The DeWitt County Courthouse located in Cuero. The courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1971.
The DeWitt County Courthouse located in Cuero. The courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1971.
Map of Texas highlighting DeWitt County
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Map of the United States highlighting Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 29°05′N 97°22′W / 29.08°N 97.36°W / 29.08; -97.36
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1846
Named forGreen DeWitt
SeatCuero
Largest cityCuero
Area
 • Total910 sq mi (2,400 km2)
 • Land909 sq mi (2,350 km2)
 • Water1.5 sq mi (4 km2)  0.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total19,824 [1]
 • Density21.8/sq mi (8.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district27th
Websitewww.co.dewitt.tx.us

DeWitt County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 19,824.[2] The county seat is Cuero.[3] The county was founded in 1846 and is named for Green DeWitt, who founded an early colony in Texas.

  1. ^ "US Census 2020 Population Dataset Tables for all Texas Counties". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: DeWitt County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

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