DeWitt County, TX Public Records

County Court
307 N Gonzales
Cuero, TX 77954 http://www.co.dewitt.tx.us/default.as
Hours: 8AM-12: 1PM-5PM CST
P: 361-275-0864
F: 361-275-0866
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
Probate is in a separate index at this same address. Probate fax is same as main fax number.
District Court
PO Box 845
Cuero, TX 77954 http://www.co.dewitt.tx.us/page/dewit
Hours: 8AM-12; 1PM-5PM CST
P: 361-275-0931
F: 361-275-0934
Couriers: 307 N Gonzales
Cuero, TX 77954
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
The court now accepts E-Filings.
Justice of Peace Precinct 1 Place 1 - Cuero
208 E Live Oak, Ste D
Cuero, TX 77954 http://www.co.dewitt.tx.us/page/dewit
Hours: 8AM-N; 1PM-5PM M-TH; 8AM-N F CST
P: 361-275-3443
F: 361-275-9220
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 2 Place 1 - Yorktown
PO Box 336
Yorktown, TX 78164 http://www.co.dewitt.tx.us/page/dewit
Hours: 8AM-N: 1PM-5PM CST
P: 361-564-9410
F: 361-564-9476
Couriers: 118 E Main St
Yorktown, TX 78164
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic

DeWitt County, TX Vital Records

Contact the De Witt County Office of the County Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

De Witt County
County Clerk
307 N Gonzales St
Cuero, TX 77954 http://www.co.dewitt.tx.us/page/dewit
8AM-N 1PM-5PM CST
Phone: 361-275-0864
Fax: 361-275-0866
Recorded Documents

DeWitt County Vital Certificates

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DeWitt County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 909.18 sq mi
Population (2009): 19,713
  • Females: 48.2%
  • White: 86.8%
  • Black/African American: 11.4%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 30.5%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 57.7%
Population Change (2000-2009): -296
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 23.2%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 19.3%
High School Graduates (2000): 67.9%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 11.8%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.53
Housing Units (2000): 8,756
Homeownership Rate (2000): 76.5%
Migration Flow to DeWitt County, TX from (2007-2008):

DeWitt County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $314,102
  • Construction: $14,448
  • Retail Trade: $22,104
  • Professional and Technical Services: $9,855
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $16,797
  • Retail Trade: $22,104
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $7,180
  • Manufacturing: $53,865
  • Farms: $5,361
  • Government: $88,779
Employed (2000): 7,893
Unemployed (2000): 490
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7.7%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $26,770
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,734
Local Government Revenue (2007): $77,903 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $22,213 (thou. dol.)

DeWitt County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 264
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.4
Deaths (2007): 238
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.1
Infant Deaths (2007): 3
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.4

DeWitt County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 38
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 7
  • Robbery: 2
  • Aggravated Assault: 29
Property Crimes (2008): 351
  • Burglary: 103
  • Larceny-Theft: 241
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 7

DeWitt County Genealogy Records