State
County
Land Area (mi²)
21.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
748.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.93%
Growth Since 2010
10.55%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
84,468
World Population Review
Cullman, Alabama Population 2021
16,334
Cullman is a city located in Cullman County Alabama. It is also the county seat of Cullman County. With a 2020 population of 16,334, it is the 35th largest city in Alabama and the 2191st largest city in the United States . Cullman is currently growing at a rate of 0.93% annually and its population has increased by 10.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,775 in 2010. Cullman reached it's highest population of 16,334 in 2021. Spanning over 23 miles, Cullman has a population density of 748 people per square mile.
The average household income in Cullman is $65,939 with a poverty rate of 14.12%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $671 per month, and the median house value is $142,800. The median age in Cullman is 38.4 years, 35.2 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
Cullman Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cullman was:
- White: 92.52%
- Two or more races: 3.20%
- Other race: 1.58%
- Black or African American: 1.13%
- Native American: 0.92%
- Asian: 0.65%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Cullman, Alabama is 16,334 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 15,884.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 14,775.
Cullman, Alabama Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84,468 | 350 | 0.41% |
| 2020 | 84,118 | 350 | 0.42% |
| 2019 | 83,768 | 350 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 83,418 | 551 | 0.66% |
| 2017 | 82,867 | 417 | 0.50% |
| 2016 | 82,450 | 689 | 0.84% |
| 2015 | 81,761 | 693 | 0.85% |
| 2014 | 81,068 | 378 | 0.47% |
| 2013 | 80,690 | 411 | 0.51% |
| 2012 | 80,279 | -131 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 80,410 | -46 | -0.06% |
| 2010 | 80,456 | 0.00% |
Cullman Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,552 | 92.52% |
| Two or More Races | 503 | 3.20% |
| Some Other Race | 249 | 1.58% |
| Black or African American | 178 | 1.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 145 | 0.92% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.65% |
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Cullman Population by Race
Cullman Population Pyramid $2021
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Cullman Population by Age
Cullman Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,096 | 2.46 | 58.1 |
| Married | 2,902 | 3.1 | 74.1 |
| Non Family | 2,081 | 1.25 | 45.3 |
| Female | 824 | 3.15 | 40.7 |
| Male | 289 | 2.91 | 38.8 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
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Cullman Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 395 | 3.78% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,061 | 10.17% |
| High School Graduate | 2,783 | 26.66% |
| Some College | 2,530 | 24.24% |
| Associates Degree | 1,082 | 10.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,696 | 16.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 890 | 8.53% |
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Cullman Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Cullman Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,348 | 8,185 | 2,272 |
| Hispanic | 549 | 326 | 171 |
| Other Race | 249 | 242 | 101 |
| 2+ Races | 214 | 193 | 109 |
| Black | 114 | 67 | 7 |
| Asian | 102 | 100 | 24 |
| Native American | 75 | 75 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50.93%.
Cullman Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,261
Average Earnings
$40,106
Average Male
$29,125
Average Female
Cullman Earnings by Educational Attainment
Cullman Language by Age
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Cullman Language
94.41% of Cullman residents speak only English, while 5.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.59% of the population.
Cullman Language
Cullman Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,486 | 1,843 | 13.67% |
| Hispanic | 838 | 122 | 14.56% |
| Multiple | 486 | 85 | 17.49% |
| Black | 97 | 44 | 45.36% |
| Other | 242 | 41 | 16.94% |
| Asian | 102 | 2 | 1.96% |
14.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.30%
Male Poverty Rate
15.81%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cullman
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cullman is Black, with 45.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cullman is Asian, with 1.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.37%.
Cullman Poverty
Cullman Poverty Rate by Education
Cullman Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Cullman Married by Age and Sex
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Cullman Marriage
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.
Cullman Marital Status by Race
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Cullman Marital Status
Cullman Veterans by War
Cullman Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 946 | 8.32% |
Cullman Veterans by Race
Cullman Veterans by Education
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7.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
Cullman Veterans by Education
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59.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Cullman Employment by Age
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Cullman Employment by Race
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Cullman Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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95.51%
Native Born
4.49%
Foreign Born
2.03%
Non Citizen
2.45%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.51% of Cullman residents were born in the United States, with 72.24% having been born in Alabama. 2.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Cullman Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,334 | 150 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 16,184 | 150 | 0.94% |
| 2019 | 16,034 | 150 | 0.94% |
| 2018 | 15,884 | 150 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 15,734 | 109 | 0.70% |
| 2016 | 15,625 | 135 | 0.87% |
| 2015 | 15,490 | 172 | 1.12% |
| 2014 | 15,318 | 101 | 0.66% |
| 2013 | 15,217 | 77 | 0.51% |
| 2012 | 15,140 | 9 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 15,131 | -32 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 15,163 | 1,168 | 0.80% |
| 2000 | 13,995 | 628 | 0.46% |
| 1990 | 13,367 | 283 | 0.21% |
| 1980 | 13,084 | 483 | 0.38% |
| 1970 | 12,601 | 1,718 | 1.48% |
| 1960 | 10,883 | 3,360 | 3.76% |
| 1950 | 7,523 | 2,449 | 4.02% |
| 1940 | 5,074 | 2,288 | 6.18% |
| 1930 | 2,786 | 0.00% |