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Cullen

Louisiana · 716 residents · 1.153 sq mi
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Cullen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,370. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 580 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $40,700. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 66% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
716
−45%since 2000
from 1,296 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
621 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 1,124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+30%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6108921K1K2K1990201020202024Cullen
2024758
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,370
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,319 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,655
+16%since 2000
from $8,307 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
56.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10%
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,700
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$602
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
43.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+11%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.3%(173)
Black84.4%(1,094)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score31%(401)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.6%(76)
Black86.5%(619)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score27.7%(198)
Diversity Score
28
−11%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.8%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 46.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+21%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
30.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 45.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.3%
−61.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
59.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cullen, Louisiana?

Cullen, Louisiana has about 716 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cullen, Louisiana?

The typical household in Cullen, Louisiana earns about $17,370 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cullen, Louisiana expensive?

In Cullen, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $40,700, and the typical rent is about $602 a month.

How educated are people in Cullen, Louisiana?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cullen, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cullen, Louisiana?

About 56.1% of people in Cullen, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cullen, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Cullen, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 926 residents, a change of about -56 percent over that period.

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