Cullman County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Cullman County, Alabama has a population of 90,566, the 17th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $62,656 and the median home value is $199,100. The poverty rate is 15.3%.

Cullman County Quick Facts

Population 90,566

Median Household Income $62,65690% MOE ±$3,563

Median Home Value $199,10090% MOE ±$9,727

Poverty Rate 15.3%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.8%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Median Age 40.8 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 76.6%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.7%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.3%

Cities/Places 13

Population 90,566 17th of 67

Median Income $62,656 2% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.3%

Unemployment 3.8%

How Cullman County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	82,853	90,566	+9.3%
Median household income	$55,281	$62,656	+13.3%
Median home value¹	$158,269	$199,100	+25.8%
Median gross rent	$869	$908	No clear change (+4.5%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Cullman

$62,656

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Cullman

$199,100

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.7%

$25K-$50K 22.9%

$50K-$100K 29.7%

$100K+ 28.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.5%

$10K-$15K

4.7%

$15K-$20K

3.9%

$20K-$25K

4.6%

$25K-$30K

4.7%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

5.3%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

6.8%

$60K-$75K

9.0%

$75K-$100K

13.9%

$100K-$125K

9.7%

$125K-$150K

5.6%

$150K-$200K

7.4%

$200K+

6.1%

Employment

3.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

58.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.6%

Renter 23.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $908/mo 17.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.4%

18-34

20.4%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

24.6%

75+

7.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Cullman County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Cullman	19,319	$61,224	19.9%	$238,900
Hanceville	3,270	$41,791	16.6%	$169,800
Good Hope	2,574	$93,661	10.9%	$203,100
Baileyton	1,039	$63,143	25.1%	$89,800
Berlin	887	$70,982	15.4%	$146,600
Fairview	796	$56,250	22.6%	$257,700
Holly Pond	782	$42,333	23.0%	$200,000
South Vinemont	693	$50,795	27.3%	$170,000
Garden City	557	$48,333	19.0%	$108,700
West Point	543	$68,365	10.1%	$221,600
Dodge City	494	$63,594	14.6%	$147,100
Colony	343	$42,386	19.8%	$48,600
East Point	293	$160,531	0.0%	$230,600

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Population Overview

Cullman County is located in Alabama with a total population of 90,566. It is the 17th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cullman County is 40.8 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cullman County is $62,656. This is 2% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $199,100. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cullman County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.0%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Cullman County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Cullman County, Alabama?

Cullman County has a population of 90,566, making it the 17th most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Cullman County?

The median household income in Cullman County is $62,656 with a poverty rate of 15.3%.

How many cities are in Cullman County, Alabama?

Cullman County contains 13 Census-designated places.