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Cullman County, Alabama Demographics 2026

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%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Cullman County Quick Facts

Population 90,566
Median Household Income $62,656
Median Home Value $199,100
Poverty Rate 15.3%
Unemployment Rate 3.8%
Median Age 40.8 years
Homeownership Rate 76.6%
Affordability Ratio 3.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.7%
High School Graduation 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 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population89,46390,566+1.2%
Median household income$60,916$62,656+2.9%
Median home value$180,500$199,100+10.3%

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

Diversity Index

20out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Cullman County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Cullman19,319$61,22419.9%$238,900
Hanceville3,270$41,79116.6%$169,800
Good Hope2,574$93,66110.9%$203,100
Baileyton1,039$63,14325.1%$89,800
Berlin887$70,98215.4%$146,600
Fairview796$56,25022.6%$257,700
Holly Pond782$42,33323.0%$200,000
South Vinemont693$50,79527.3%$170,000
Garden City557$48,33319.0%$108,700
West Point543$68,36510.1%$221,600
Dodge City494$63,59414.6%$147,100
Colony343$42,38619.8%$48,600
East Point293$160,5310.0%$230,600

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.