Cullen, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 758, Cullen's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Cullen is a small community located in Louisiana, within Webster Parish. The total population is 758. It ranks as the 302nd most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cullen is 42.2 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. 11.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cullen is $21,607. This is 64% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 73% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 51.3%. This is 171% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $69,400. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 53.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cullen has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 98.0% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 0.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 55.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (98.0% vs 30.5%).

Education

3.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 87% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cullen, Louisiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.