Cullman County, AL

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2020 Population

83,345

0.594% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Shelby

Republican Party

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

41.2

0.98% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

12.7%

14.7% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$48,388

7.73% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$135,200

5.13% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

35,401

3.43% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Cullman County, AL had a population of 83.3k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $48,388. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Cullman County, AL grew from 82,853 to 83,345, a 0.594% increase and its median household income grew from $44,918 to $48,388, a 7.73% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cullman County, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.1%), White (Hispanic) (3.12%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.58%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.16%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.952%).

None of the households in Cullman County, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in Cullman County, AL are U.S. citizens.

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

In 2020, the median property value in Cullman County, AL was $135,200, and the homeownership rate was 74.8%.

Most people in Cullman County, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in Cullman County, AL was 2 cars per household.

Cullman County, AL borders Blount County, AL, Lawrence County, AL, Marshall County, AL, Morgan County, AL, Walker County, AL, and Winston County, AL.

Population & Diversity

Cullman County, AL is home to a population of 83.3k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.53% of Cullman County, AL residents were born outside of the country (2.11k people).

In 2018, there were 29.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (75.8k people) in Cullman County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.57k White (Hispanic) and 1.3k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.5%

2020 Citizenship

98.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.5% of Cullman County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Cullman County, AL was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cullman County, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
75.8k ± 97
White (Hispanic)
2.57k ± 357
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.3k ± 251

4.3%

Hispanic Population

3.54k people

4.3% of the people in Cullman County, AL are hispanic (3.54k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
47,080 ± 5,301 people
Guatemala
12,910 ± 2,786 people
India
10,249 ± 2,483 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 47,080 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 12,910 and India with 10,249.

Foreign-Born Population

2.53%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.11k people

2.57%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.13k people

As of 2020, 2.53% of Cullman County, AL residents (2.11k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cullman County, AL was 2.57%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,838 ± 272
Gulf War (2001-)
984 ± 268
Gulf War (1990s)
725 ± 229

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

Economy

The economy of Cullman County, AL employs 35.4k people. The largest industries in Cullman County, AL are Manufacturing (5,719 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,251 people), and Retail Trade (4,816 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($50,809), Public Administration ($50,203), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($49,125).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,111. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

35.4k

2020 Value

± 1,544

3.43%

1 Year growth

± 5.69%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Cullman County, AL grew at a rate of 3.43%, from 34.2k employees to 35.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cullman County, AL, are Sales & Related Occupations (4,167 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,691 people), and Production Occupations (3,552 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cullman County, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

35.4k

2020 Value

± 1,544

3.43%

1 Year growth

± 5.69%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Cullman County, AL grew at a rate of 3.43%, from 34.2k employees to 35.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cullman County, AL, are Manufacturing (5,719 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,251 people), and Retail Trade (4,816 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cullman County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Cullman County, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,003

Median earning men ± $1,095

$24,391

Median earning women ± $1,413

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,559), Public Administration ($51,693), and Wholesale Trade ($51,435).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($34,583), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($34,167), and Public Administration ($33,787).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

653
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
455
Manufacturing
439
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$872k
Manufacturing
$354k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$171k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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

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$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 Cullman County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 88.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (10.7%), followed by Other (1.18%).

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 Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (88.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (10.7%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.18%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Cullman County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 88.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (10.7%), followed by Other (1.18%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Cullman County, AL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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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 Elections

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

Most students graduating from Universities in Cullman County, 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 County, AL by number of degrees awarded are George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville (2,322 and 100%).

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

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 4,763 students enrolled in Cullman County, AL, 33.6% men and 66.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,859 records, of which 66.2% were women and 33.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

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

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

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

Universities

Gender

Race

George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,322 degrees awarded

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

Student Diversity

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

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions 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.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,990) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($870) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2020, 0.875% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.825% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (900k), and Secondary Education (638k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cullman County, AL was $135,200 in 2020, which is 0.588 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $128,600 to $135,200, a 5.13% increase. The homeownership rate in Cullman County, AL is 74.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Cullman County, AL have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cullman County, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cullman County, AL is $48,388. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Cullman County, AL was Census Tract 9656 with a value of $73,426, followed by Census Tract 9643 and Census Tract 9652, with respective values of $60,510 and $54,519.

In 2021, 12.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cullman County, AL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.886%.

Housing

Property

$135,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$6,412

$23,734

Median Property Taxes

±$1,013

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cullman County, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cullman County, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.8%

Homeownership

2020

64.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 74.8% of the housing units in Cullman County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cullman County, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9656
Census Tract 9643
Census Tract 9652

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cullman County, AL was Census Tract 9656 with a value of $73,426, followed by Census Tract 9643 and Census Tract 9652, with respective values of $60,510 and $54,519.

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

Household Income

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

$48,388

Median Household Income

± $2,887

31.7k

Number of Households

± 1,372

In 2020, the median household income of the 31.7k households in Cullman County, AL grew to $48,388 from the previous year's value of $44,918.

The following chart displays the households in Cullman County, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2020, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.32% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (87.1%)
Carpooled (9.97%)
Worked At Home (1.92%)

In 2020, 87.1% of workers in Cullman County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.97%) and those who worked at home (1.92%).

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.

Commute Time

26 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cullman County, AL have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.67% of the workforce in Cullman County, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 12.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cullman County, AL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.886%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cullman County, AL (10.4k out of 82.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 17% of the children was living in poverty in Cullman County, AL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 8.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 129 in Cullman County, AL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 51.9 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

88.4% of the population of Cullman County, AL has health coverage, with 42.9% on employee plans, 15% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 2.57% 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 Cullman County, AL see 1896 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.39% increase from the previous year (1799 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1994 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 676 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

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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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,896 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cullman County, AL

Primary care physicians in Cullman County, AL see an average of 1,896 patients per year. This represents a 5.39% increase from the previous year (1,799 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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

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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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.6%

Uninsured

42.9%

Employer Coverage

15%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

2.57%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cullman County, AL grew by 4.63% from 11.1% to 11.6%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 52.2 in Cullman County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Cullman County, AL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.7% in Cullman County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Cullman County, AL.

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