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Cullman County

Alabama · 80,406 residents · 734.739 sq mi
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Cullman County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,567. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $102,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
80,406
+4%since 2000
from 77,483 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
109 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+6%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
65K72K79K86K93K1990201020202024Cullman County
202491K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,567
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,256 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,284
+20%since 2000
from $16,922 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+8%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(73,940)
Black0.9%(726)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(1,688)
Asian0.2%(136)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(6,294)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(74,568)
Black1%(821)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(3,454)
Asian0.4%(339)
Other1.6%(1,305)
Diversity Score17.4%(14,014)
Diversity Score
17
+115%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cullman County, Alabama?

Cullman County, Alabama has about 80,406 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cullman County, Alabama?

The typical household in Cullman County, Alabama earns about $38,567 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cullman County, Alabama expensive?

In Cullman County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $102,200, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Cullman County, Alabama?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cullman County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cullman County, Alabama?

About 16.7% of people in Cullman County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cullman County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Cullman County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,793 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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