Geography of DeWitt County
DeWitt County sits at roughly 29.08° N and 97.36° W in the Central Texas region of Texas, spanning 909 square miles of terrain that includes the landscape characteristic of the area — from open ranchland and farmland to small-town main streets. The county's centroid is near Cuero, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 20,309 residents across 909 square miles, DeWitt County has a population density of about 22.3 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Cuero
Cuero serves as the seat of government for DeWitt County. The county courthouse, commissioners court, district clerk, and primary public records are located here. As with all 254 Texas counties, the county seat is the anchor of civic life and the principal address for elections, permits, and court filings.
History & name origin
DeWitt County was established in 1846 and was named for Green DeWitt, an empresario who founded an early colony in Texas. It was carved from territory previously part of Goliad County, Gonzales County and Victoria County.
DeWitt County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about DeWitt County geography, population, county seat, neighboring counties, and how to use the maps on this page. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
Where is DeWitt County, Texas located?+
DeWitt County is located in the Central Texas region of Texas at approximately 29.082° N, 97.357° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48123. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for DeWitt County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is DeWitt County in square miles?+
DeWitt County covers approximately 909 square miles of land in the Central Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 129th out of 254 Texas counties. The full bounding box of the county is rendered to scale on the interactive map and matches the U.S. Census TIGER 2023 polygon.
What is the population of DeWitt County, Texas?+
DeWitt County has a population of approximately 20,309 residents. With 909 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 22.3 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes DeWitt County the 122nd most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of DeWitt County?+
Cuero is the county seat of DeWitt County, Texas, which was organized in 1846 and named for Green DeWitt, an empresario who founded an early colony in Texas. DeWitt County was originally carved out of Goliad County, Gonzales County and Victoria County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for DeWitt County are located in Cuero.
Which Texas counties border DeWitt County?+
DeWitt County shares borders with Victoria, Goliad, Karnes, Lavaca, and Gonzales counties. These 5 neighboring counties are highlighted on the schematic boundary map and linked at the bottom of this page so you can quickly compare population, area, and county seats across the Central Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of DeWitt County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of DeWitt County is available from the "Download PDF" button at the top of this page. The printable layout uses authentic U.S. Census TIGER boundary geometry for DeWitt County, includes a Texas locator inset, and is sized for standard 8.5" × 11" Letter paper. For interactive use, the live Leaflet map on this page supports OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, Esri topographic, and Carto light basemaps with zoom, scale bar, and fullscreen.
What is the FIPS code for DeWitt County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for DeWitt County is 48123, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 123. This is the same FIPS code used by the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line files, the American Community Survey, and most federal datasets that key on county.