Cullman is a city located in Cullman County Alabama. Cullman has a 2024 population of 20,407. It is also the county seat of Cullman County. Cullman is currently growing at a rate of 2.48% annually and its population has increased by 10.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,431 in 2020.
The average household income in Cullman is $80,268 with a poverty rate of 13.79%. The median age in Cullman is 42 years: 40 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cullman was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,001 | 92.23% |
| Two or more races | 831 | 4.51% |
| Black or African American | 248 | 1.35% |
| Other race | 211 | 1.14% |
| Asian | 106 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,725 | 2.29 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Married | 3,589 | 3.05 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Non Family | 2,878 | 1.23 | 38.6 | 61.4 |
| Female | 864 | 2.65 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Male | 394 | 2.41 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
61.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 789 | 6.05% |
| Associates Degree | 1,455 | 11.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,868 | 22.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,385 | 10.63% |
| High School Graduate | 3,362 | 25.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 485 | 3.72% |
| Some College | 2,687 | 20.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,112 | 10,978 | 3,962 |
| 2+ Races | 498 | 461 | 224 |
| Hispanic | 234 | 130 | 86 |
| Black | 144 | 109 | 30 |
| Other Race | 117 | 57 | 0 |
| Asian | 106 | 106 | 3 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 69.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,919 | $56,461 | $36,661 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,618 | $81,705 | $51,047 |
| High School Graduate | $34,839 | $46,632 | $17,383 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,167 | $40,262 | $20,938 |
| Overall | $42,082 | $55,502 | $29,729 |
| Some College | $40,737 | $56,393 | $25,768 |
$42,082
Average Earnings
$55,502
Average Male
$29,729
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.53% of Cullman residents speak only English, while 2.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,449 | 2,214 | 13.46% |
| Multiple | 813 | 97 | 11.93% |
| Black | 151 | 79 | 52.32% |
| Hispanic | 465 | 50 | 10.75% |
| Other | 211 | 29 | 13.74% |
| Asian | 106 | 22 | 20.75% |
| Native | 37 | 8 | 21.62% |
13.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.9%
Male Poverty Rate
14.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cullman is Black, with 52.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cullman is Hispanic, with 10.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41% |
| High School | 16.8% |
| Some College | 16.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.91% |
| Female Employed | 9.73% |
| Male Employed | 0.94% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,089 | $106,373 |
| Households | $59,982 | $80,268 |
| Married Families | $94,763 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,540 | $33,956 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,036
Number of Veterans
1,003
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 364 |
| Second Gulf War | 242 |
| First Gulf War | 193 |
| World War II | 27 |
| Korea | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 305 |
| 35 to 54 | 269 |
| 75+ | 227 |
| 55 to 64 | 176 |
| 18 to 34 | 59 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 983 | 7.26% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 4.35% |
| Black | 21 | 9.86% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 5.32% |
| Asian | 7 | 6.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.07%
Born in Cullman
97.11%
Native Born
2.89%
Foreign Born
1.56%
Non Citizen
1.33%
Naturalized
97.11% of Cullman residents were born in the United States, with 70.07% having been born in Alabama. 1.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,877 | 494 | 2.21% |
| 2028 | 22,383 | 494 | 2.26% |
| 2027 | 21,889 | 494 | 2.31% |
| 2026 | 21,395 | 494 | 2.36% |
| 2025 | 20,901 | 494 | 2.42% |
| 2024 | 20,407 | 494 | 2.48% |
| 2023 | 19,913 | 648 | 3.36% |
| 2022 | 19,265 | 402 | 2.13% |
| 2021 | 18,863 | 432 | 2.34% |
| 2020 | 18,431 | 2,286 | 14.16% |
| 2019 | 16,145 | 147 | 0.92% |
| 2018 | 15,998 | 134 | 0.84% |
| 2017 | 15,864 | 105 | 0.67% |
| 2016 | 15,759 | 132 | 0.84% |
| 2015 | 15,627 | 170 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 15,457 | 99 | 0.64% |
| 2013 | 15,358 | 79 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 15,279 | 9 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 15,270 | -31 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 15,301 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,995 | 628 | 4.7% |
| 1990 | 13,367 | 283 | 2.16% |
| 1980 | 13,084 | 483 | 3.83% |
| 1970 | 12,601 | 1,718 | 15.79% |
| 1960 | 10,883 | 3,360 | 44.66% |
| 1950 | 7,523 | 2,449 | 48.27% |
| 1940 | 5,074 | 2,288 | 82.12% |
| 1930 | 2,786 | -20,091 | -87.82% |