Cullman County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cullman County is located in Alabama with a total population of 89,463. It is the 17th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cullman County 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 County is $60,916. This is 2% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $180,500. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $195,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cullman County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.9%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 25.9%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower 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 85.0%.