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Cullman County

Alabama · 87,866 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 $48,388. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $135,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
87,866
+13%since 2000
from 77,483 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
120 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+10%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
65K72K79K86K93K1990201020202024Cullman County
202491K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,388
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,256 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,770
+46%since 2000
from $16,922 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+14%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(78,298)
Black1%(914)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(4,146)
Asian0.6%(522)
Other2.7%(2,383)
Diversity Score21.6%(18,991)
Segregation Score32%(28,110)
Diversity Score
22
+166%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+25%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cullman County, Alabama?

Cullman County, Alabama has about 87,866 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cullman County, Alabama earns about $48,388 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 $135,200, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Cullman County, Alabama?

About 15.4% 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 12.7% 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 20,253 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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