Cullman city, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Cullman city, Alabama Demographics
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As of 2026, Cullman city, Alabama has a total population of 18,894, the 34th largest city in Alabama, with a median household income of $63,704, which is 3% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.7%.

Cullman city Quick Facts

Population 18,894

Median Household Income $63,704

Median Home Value $215,200

Poverty Rate 15.7%

Unemployment Rate 2.8%

Median Age 41.1 years

Homeownership Rate 59.2%

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.5%

High School Graduation Rate 90.0%

Diversity Index 15/100

Population 18,894 34th of 589

Median Income $63,704 above average

Poverty Rate 15.7% 26% higher national

Median Home Value $215,200 top 20%

How Cullman city Compares

Median Household Income

Cullman city

$63,704

$62,027

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Cullman city

$215,200

$195,100

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.4%

$25K-$50K 18.7%

$50K-$100K 30.1%

$100K+ 27.8%

Employment

2.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8% | National: 5.2%

59.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 59.2%

Renter 40.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.6%

18-34

20.5%

35-54

28.9%

55-74

20.6%

75+

8.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 52 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cullman city Rankings in Alabama

#34 Population of 589

#176 Median Income of 589

#83 Education of 589

#89 Home Value of 589

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Cities Similar to Cullman city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Millbrook city	16,923	$64,522	$193,600	32.5%	9.1%
Hueytown city	16,541	$62,362	$142,900	23.2%	16.3%
Tillmans Corner CDP	17,678	$52,249	$155,000	13.4%	18.9%
Saraland city	16,304	$60,577	$210,500	24.2%	9.3%
Muscle Shoals city	16,670	$70,927	$198,300	24.4%	10.4%

Population Overview

Cullman city is a small city located in Alabama. The total population is 18,894. It ranks as the 34th most populous out of 589 cities and towns in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cullman city is 41.1 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cullman city is $63,704. This is 3% higher than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.7%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $215,200. Housing costs are 10% higher than the state median of $195,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 59.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cullman city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 25.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 5.4%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

31.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cullman city, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 589 Census-designated places in Alabama. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Cullman city, Alabama?

Cullman city, Alabama has a population of 18,894 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Cullman city, AL?

The median household income in Cullman city is $63,704, which is 19% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Cullman city, AL?

The poverty rate in Cullman city is 15.7%. This means approximately 2,881 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Cullman city, Alabama?

Cullman city's population is 92.0% White, 0.9% Black, 2.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.1% Asian.

What is the median home value in Cullman city, AL?

The median home value in Cullman city is $215,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

How educated is Cullman city, Alabama?

31.5% of adults (25+) in Cullman city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.