County · Alabama
Cullman County, Alabama
Cullman County, Alabama. Cullman County had 94,009 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.0% since 2020, faster than Alabama (+3.3%). It holds 15 places (13 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 22 census tracts. GEOID 01043.
Cullman County is the county of the Cullman, AL micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
94,009
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 87,866 · ACS 2020-2024: 90,566
Median household income
$62,656
±$3,563 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$199,100
±$9,727 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$908
±$52 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
How many people live in Cullman County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 87,866 residents in Cullman County. The Census Bureau estimates 94,009 for July 1, 2025, up 7.0% since 2020, faster than Alabama (+3.3%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 90,566 over 735 square miles of land.
| Measure | Cullman County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 90,566 | 5,086,768 | +7,713 |
| Households | 35,347±449 | 1,997,247 | +4,313 |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.03 | 2.48 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 39,871±53 | 2,337,265 | +2,029 |
Cullman County's population since 2000
From 77,483 in 2000 to 94,009 in 2025: up 21.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Cullman County?
Cullman County holds 15 places: 13 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Cullman with 20,799 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Cullman | 18,213 | $61,224 |
|---|---|---|
| Hanceville | 3,217 | $41,791 |
| Good Hope | 2,483 | $93,661 |
| Holly Pond | 851 | $42,333 |
| BaileytonGEOID 0103676 | 649 | $63,143 |
| West Point | 584 | $68,365 |
| South Vinemont | 558 | $50,795 |
| Dodge City | 548 | $63,594 |
| Fairview | 543 | $56,250 |
| Garden City | 528 | $48,333 |
| Berlin | 476 | $70,982 |
| JoppaGEOID 0139064 | 556 | not published |
| ColonyGEOID 0116684 | 264 | $42,386 |
| East PointGEOID 0122504 | 172 | $160,531 |
| Arab | 8,461 | $64,333 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Cullman County?
The median resident of Cullman County is 40.8 years old; 22.4% are under 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.0%. 2.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cullman County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8±0.4 | 39.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.4% | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.0%±0.1 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.0% | 5.6% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.5%±0.7 pts | 63.4% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 25.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3%±0.3 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.4%±0.4 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7%±0.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 18.4%±1.2 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.9%±1.3 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.3%±1.4 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.7%±1.7 pts | 28.4% | +5.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.6%±0.9 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2%±1.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Cullman County earn?
Half of Cullman County's 35,347 households earn less than $62,656 a year (±$3,563), against $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 the median was $55,280 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,376 after inflation. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cullman County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,656±$3,563 | $63,999 | +$7,376 |
| Mean household income | $82,606±$3,566 | $88,898 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,019±$1,186 | $36,087 | +$4,137 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.3%±1.8 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.2%±3.6 pts | 21.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.0%±1.2 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.3%±1.3 pts | 87.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Cullman County?
Owners occupy 76.6% of Cullman County's occupied homes and renters 23.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $199,100 by its owner (±$9,727). The median renter pays $908 a month including utilities, and 31.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cullman County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $199,100±$9,727 | $209,900 | +$40,833 |
| Median gross rent | $908±$52 | $1,007 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.0%±5.3 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,359±$43 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.6%±1.7 pts | 70.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 39,871±53 | 2,337,265 | +2,029 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.6%±1.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.0%±1.9 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.8%±1.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.3%±0.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.5%±0.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Cullman County building?
Builders took permits for 196 new housing units across Cullman County in 2025 (196 single-family), 2.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Cullman County get to work?
83.2% of Cullman County's workers drive alone and 4.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Cullman County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.0%±1.6 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8%±0.8 pts | 4.7% | −1.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 83.2%±1.8 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.1%±1.6 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.2%±0.8 pts | 8.8% | +2.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.0 min±1.0 | 25.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Cullman County's census tracts?
Cullman County is divided into 22 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $30,196 (Tract 9650.02) to $94,479 (Tract 9649.02).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Cullman County compare with Alabama's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 17th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 7th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 18th of 67 |
| Median household income | 16th of 67 |
| Median home value | 14th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 16th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 52nd of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25th of 67 |
| Median age | 39th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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