Cullman County has a total land area of 755 square miles with 735 square miles of land and 20 square miles of water and is the largest county by size in our region. The county seat is the City of Cullman, which is the largest city in the county. Cullman County comprises the Cullman, AL Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Birmingham-Hoover-Talladega, AL Combined Statistical Area (CSA).
11 cities/towns | |
Urban | 27% |
Rural | 73% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates | |
Cullman County | 80,956 |
Baileyton | 909 |
Colony | 345 |
Cullman | 15,014 |
Dodge City | 714 |
Fairview | 483 |
Garden City | 347 |
Good Hope | 2,232 |
Hanceville | 3,195 |
Holly Pond | 1,084 |
South Vinemont | 545 |
West Point | 626 |
40.5
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census | ||
16 and Over | 64,915 | 80.2% |
18 and Over | 62,682 | 77.4% |
21 and Over | 59,687 | 73.7% |
65 and Over | 14,033 | 17.3% |
$38,971
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates | |
Population 18 to 24 | 6,909 |
Less than High School | 20.6% |
High School Graduate | 30.6% |
Some College or Associate’s Degree | 44.7% |
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 4.1% |
Population 25 years and Over | 55,773 |
Less than High School | 18.2% |
High School Graduate | 34.7% |
Some College or Associate’s Degree | 32.6% |
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 14.6% |
Lawrence County has a total area of 717 square miles with 691 square miles of land and 27 square miles of water and is our most rural county. The county seat is the City of Moulton, which is the largest city in the county. Lawrence County is included in the Decatur, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which is also included in the Huntsville-Decatur-Albertville, AL Combined Statistical Area (CSA).
5 cities/towns | |
Urban | 9% |
Rural | 91% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates | |
Lawrence County | 33,586 |
Courtland | 592 |
Hillsboro | 562 |
Moulton | 3,386 |
North Courtland | 710 |
Town Creek | 998 |
41.7
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates | ||
16 and Over | 27,054 | 80.6% |
18 and Over | 26,147 | 77.9% |
21 and Over | 25,049 | 74.6% |
65 and Over | 5,306 | 15.8% |
$40,003
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates | |
Population 18 to 24 | 2,855 |
Less than High School | 16.1% |
High School Graduate | 37.9% |
Some College or Associate’s Degree | 39.3% |
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 6.8% |
Population 25 years and Over | 23,292 |
Less than High School | 21.1% |
High School Graduate | 40.6% |
Some College or Associate’s Degree | 27.1% |
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 11.1% |
Morgan County has a total land area of 599 square miles with 579 square miles of land and 20 square miles of water and is the smallest county by size in our region, but conversely, it’s our most urban county. The county seat is the City of Decatur, which is the largest city in the county and the region. Morgan County is included in the Decatur, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which is also included in the Huntsville-Decatur-Albertville, AL Combined Statistical Area (CSA).
7 cities/towns | |
Urban | 62% |
Rural | 38% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates | |
Morgan County | 119,786 |
Decatur | 55,598 |
Eva | 552 |
Falkville | 1,226 |
Hartselle | 14,455 |
Priceville | 2,943 |
Somerville | 691 |
Trinity | 2,239 |
39.5
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates | ||
16 and Over | 95,186 | 79.46% |
18 and Over | 91,821 | 76.70% |
21 and Over | 87,838 | 73.30% |
65 and Over | 18,332 | 15.30% |
$45,751
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates | |
Population 18 to 24 | 9,844 |
Less than High School | 20.0% |
High School Graduate | 34.8% |
Some College or Associate’s Degree | 40.4% |
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 4.8% |
Population 25 years and Over | 81,977 |
Less than High School | 17.2% |
High School Graduate | 31.0% |
Some College or Associate’s Degree | 30.5% |
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 21.3% |
The NARCOG region comprises Cullman, Lawrence, and Morgan counties…
23 cities/towns | |
Urban | 42% |
Rural | 58% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates | |
NARCOG REGION | 234,337 |
Cullman County | 80,965 |
Lawrence County | 33,586 |
Morgan County | 119,786 |
Cullman County | 40.5 |
Lawrence County | 41.7 |
Morgan County | 39.5 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census | ||
16 and Over | 187,155 | 79.87% |
18 and Over | 180,650 | 77.09% |
21 and Over | 172,574 | 73.64% |
65 and Over | 37,671 | 16.08% |
Cullman County | $38,971 |
Lawrence County | $40,003 |
Morgan County | $45,751 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates | |
Population 18 to 24 | 19,608 |
Less than High School | 19.6% |
High School Graduate | 33.8% |
Some College or Associate’s Degree | 41.7% |
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 4.8% |
Population 25 years and Over | 161,042 |
Less than High School | 18.1% |
High School Graduate | 33.6% |
Some College or Associate’s Degree | 30.8% |
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 17.5% |
The following table depicts the population trends and projections for our region and three counties over a 35 year period from 1990 to 2025 compared to the State.
YEAR | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2015* | 2020* | 2025* |
REGION | 199,169 | 223,350 | 234,235 | 239,106 | 243,114 | 245,983 |
CULLMAN | 67,613 | 77,483 | 80,406 | 81,996 | 83,348 | 84,347 |
LAWRENCE | 31,513 | 34,803 | 34,339 | 34,008 | 33,547 | 32,934 |
MORGAN | 100,043 | 111,064 | 119,490 | 123,102 | 126,219 | 128,702 |
ALABAMA | 4,404,587 | 4,447,100 | 4,779,736 | 4,943,866 | 5,101,172 | 5,242,423 |
Source: Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 US Census
*University of Alabama, Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER), Fall 2012 *
The following chart illustrates the population trends and projections for our region and three counties over a 55 year period from 1970 to 2025.
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