Cullman, AL

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2019 Population

82,853

0.656% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Shelby

Republican Party

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

40.8

0.493% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

14.9%

6.11% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$44,918

5.55% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$128,600

3.63% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

34,228

3.71% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Cullman, AL had a population of 82.9k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $44,918. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Cullman, AL grew from 82,313 to 82,853, a 0.656% increase and its median household income grew from $42,558 to $44,918, a 5.55% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cullman, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.9%), White (Hispanic) (3.23%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.79%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.25%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.844%). 0% of the households in Cullman, AL speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.4% of the residents in Cullman, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cullman, AL are George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville (2,322 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in Cullman, AL was $128,600, and the homeownership rate was 74.8%. Most people in Cullman, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Cullman, AL was 2 cars per household.

Cullman, AL borders Albertville, AL, Birmingham-Hoover, AL, and Decatur, AL.

United States Alabama

Diversity

Cullman, AL is home to a population of 82.9k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2019, 2.57% of Cullman, AL residents were born outside of the country (2.13k people).

In 2019, there were 28.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (76.1k people) in Cullman, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.68k White (Hispanic) and 1.48k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cullman, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
76.1k ± 116
White (Hispanic)
2.68k ± 430
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.48k ± 265

4.36%

Hispanic Population

3.61k people

4.36% of the people in Cullman, AL are hispanic (3.61k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cullman, AL as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.57%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.13k people

2.41%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.99k people

As of 2019, 2.57% of Cullman, AL residents (2.13k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cullman, AL was 2.41%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cullman, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.9

In 2019, the median age of all people in Cullman, AL was 40.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Cullman, AL are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Cullman, AL residents was 41.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
48,648 ± 5,388 people
Guatemala
13,164 ± 2,813 people
India
9,844 ± 2,433 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 48,648 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 13,164 and India with 9,844.

Citizenship

98.4%

2019 Citizenship

98.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.4% of Cullman, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Cullman, AL was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cullman, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,914 ± 269
Gulf War (2001-)
1,021 ± 268
Gulf War (1990s)
769 ± 205

Cullman, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.87 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Alabama. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Alabama, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Alabama across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Cullman, AL is $44,918. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Cullman, AL was Shelby County, AL with a value of $75,614, followed by Madison County, AL and St. Clair County, AL, with respective values of $67,930 and $67,487.

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,012. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Cullman, AL employs 34.2k people. The largest industries in Cullman, AL are Manufacturing (5,840 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,193 people), and Retail Trade (4,690 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($67,500), Transportation & Warehousing ($45,446), and Public Administration ($45,000).

Wages

Median Household Income

$44,918

2019 value

± $1,921

5.55%

1 Year Growth

± 5.28%

Households in Cullman, AL have a median annual income of $44,918, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $42,558 in 2018, which represents a 5.55% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Cullman, AL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

$61,746

Average Male Salary in Alabama

± $1,542

$43,012

Average Female Salary in Alabama

± $1,077

In 2019, full-time male employees in Alabama made 1.44 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Alabama by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Alabama

Asian
$59,683 ± $10,574
White
$50,914 ± $1,134
American Indian
$44,130 ± $8,792

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Alabama workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.17 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Alabama.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Alabama by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cullman, AL is from Alabama.

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.46

2018 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2019, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.143% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cullman, AL was Shelby County, AL with a value of $75,614, followed by Madison County, AL and St. Clair County, AL, with respective values of $67,930 and $67,487.

The following map shows all of the counties in Cullman, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cullman, AL (12.1k out of 81.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
11,193 ± 754
Hispanic
918 ± 252
Two Or More
526 ± 236

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cullman, AL is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

34.2k

2019 Value

± 1,352

3.71%

1 Year growth

± 5.4%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Cullman, AL grew at a rate of 3.71%, from 33k employees to 34.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cullman, AL, are Sales & Related Occupations (3,777 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,550 people), and Production Occupations (3,391 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cullman, AL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Cullman, AL, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (3,777 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,550 people), and Production Occupations (3,391 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Cullman, AL has an unusually high number of residents working as Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.97 times higher than expected), Health Technologists & Technicians (1.77 times), and Production Occupations (1.75 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Cullman, AL, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($69,211), Legal Occupations ($67,928), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($58,526).

Industries

Employment by Industries

34.2k

2019 Value

± 1,352

3.71%

1 Year growth

± 5.4%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Cullman, AL grew at a rate of 3.71%, from 33k employees to 34.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cullman, AL, are Manufacturing (5,840 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,193 people), and Retail Trade (4,690 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cullman, AL, though some of these residents may live in Cullman, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Cullman, AL, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (5,840 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,193 people), and Retail Trade (4,690 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Cullman, AL has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (1.71 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.58 times), and Utilities (1.57 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Cullman, AL, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($67,500), Transportation & Warehousing ($45,446), and Public Administration ($45,000).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $52.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($22.9B) and Base metals ($20.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Alabama.

$282B

2020 Value in Alabama

$539B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

91.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $282B. This is expected to increase 91.3% to $539B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$31.7B
Florida
$21.3B
Tennessee
$14.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $31.7B, followed by Florida with $21.3B and Tennessee and $14.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%). The most partisan county was Winston County, AL with 90.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Cullman, AL. Showing the available data for Alabama.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Alabama.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Alabama

62% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Alabama

Winston County, AL
90.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Cleburne County, AL
89.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Blount County, AL
89.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Alabama was Winston County, AL with 90.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Alabama colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Alabama

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Richard Shelby

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 1987
Until 1994, Richard Shelby won election to the Senate as a member of the Democratic Party.

Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Cullman, AL awarded 2,322 degrees. The student population of Cullman, AL is skewed towards women, with 1,600 male students and 3,163 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cullman, AL are White (1,934 and 83.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (150 and 6.49%), Black or African American (104 and 4.5%), and Asian (43 and 1.86%).

The largest universities in Cullman, AL by number of degrees awarded are George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville (2,322 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Cullman, AL are Other Multidisciplinary Studies (316 and 13.6%), General Studies (234 and 10.1%), and Industrial Electronics Technology (224 and 9.65%).

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
234 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
184 degree-majorss awarded
Occupational Therapist Assistant
59 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Cullman, AL was General Studies with 234 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Cullman, AL according to their major.

Universities

George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,322 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Cullman, AL institution with the largest number of graduating students was George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville with 2,322 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

959

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,363

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 959 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cullman, AL, which is 0.704 times less than the 1,363 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Cullman, AL by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,934 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
150 degrees awarded
Black or African American
104 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Cullman, AL was White students. These 1,934 degrees mean that there were 12.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 150 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cullman, AL was $128,600 in 2019, which is 0.535 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $124,100 to $128,600, a 3.63% increase. The homeownership rate in Cullman, AL is 74.8%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Cullman, AL have an average commute time of 25.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cullman, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$128,600

2019 Median

± $5,396

$124,100

2018 Median

± $5,398

In 2019, the median property value in Cullman, AL grew to to $128,600 from the previous year's value of $124,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Cullman, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cullman, AL the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$44,918

Median Household Income

± $1,921

31k

Number of Households

± 1,171

In 2019, the median household income of the 31k households in Cullman, AL grew to $44,918 from the previous year's value of $42,558.

The following chart displays the households in Cullman, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Cullman, AL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cullman, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

74.8%

2019 Homeownership

74.6%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 74.8% of the housing units in Cullman, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Cullman, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

25.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cullman, AL have a longer commute time (25.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 3.31% of the workforce in Cullman, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cullman, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (86.6%)
Carpooled (10%)
Worked At Home (2.1%)

In 2019, 86.6% of workers in Cullman, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10%) and those who worked at home (2.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cullman, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cullman, AL have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

88.9% of the population of Cullman, AL has health coverage, with 44.3% on employee plans, 15.7% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 2.05% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Alabama was $7,281 in 2014. This is a 4.07% increase from the previous year ($6,996).

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1534 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.583% decrease from the previous year (1543 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2005 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 923 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Bullock County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (29.5%). Additionally, Macon County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (50.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

1,534 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alabama

Primary care physicians in Alabama see an average of 1,534 patients per year. This represents a 0.583% decrease from the previous year (1,543 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Alabama in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

$7,281

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Alabama

$3,641

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,042

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,267

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Alabama (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.07%, from $6,996 to $7,281.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

11.1%

Uninsured

44.3%

Employer Coverage

15.7%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

2.05%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cullman, AL declined by 6.21% from 11.8% to 11.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cullman, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.