Geography of DeWitt County
Small towns and open country define DeWitt County. Its 20,309 residents are spread across 909 square miles, giving the county a density typical of rural Texas.
It lies in the Central Texas region at about 29.08° N, 97.36° W and is 129th in size among Texas's 254 counties. DeWitt County shares boundaries with 5 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Victoria (about 29 miles away in a straight line) and San Antonio (about 72 miles).
Central Texas stretches across the Hill Country, the Blackland Prairie and the Cross Timbers. It includes some of the fastest-growing suburbs in the nation along the I-35 corridor, alongside quiet ranching counties with limestone creeks and live-oak savanna.
For a broader view of how DeWitt County fits within the state, download our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF — a printable, high-resolution reference showing all 254 Texas counties labeled with their county seats.
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
If you need an official record from DeWitt County — a deed, a birth certificate, a court filing — Cuero is where it is kept. Like every Texas county seat, it hosts the courthouse and the main offices of county government. For many residents, a trip to Cuero combines county business with groceries, school events and church.
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. Figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau; answers are written and reviewed by the Texas County Map team.
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?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the DeWitt County map on this page to save a letter-size PDF of the county boundary, neighboring counties and incorporated places, drawn from U.S. Census Bureau 2023 boundary files. The "Official TxDOT road map" button downloads the Texas Department of Transportation county road mapbook for DeWitt County. Both files are stored on this site and download directly. Our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF shows all 254 counties on one sheet.
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.