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Cullman County

Cullman County, Alabama

500 2nd Ave SW Rm 202
Cullman, AL 35055
Phone: (256) 739-3530
Fax: (256) 739-3525
www.co.cullman.al.us

In north-central AL, north of Birmingham; organized Jan 24, 1877 from Blount, Morgan, and Winston counties. Name Origin: For the city of Cullman

Area (sq mi):: 754.82 (land 738.43; water 16.39) Population per square mile: 108.20
Population 2005: 79,886 State rank: 16 Population change: 2000-20005 3.10%; 1990-2000 14.60% Population 2000: 77,483 (White 95.40%; Black or African American 1.00%; Hispanic or Latino 2.20%; Asian 0.20%; Other 2.00%). Foreign born: 1.70%. Median age: 37.50
Income 2000: per capita $16,922; median household $32,256; Population below poverty level: 13.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,239-$24,253
Unemployment (2004): 5.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.90% Median travel time to work: 28.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 28.50%
Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Cullman County seat (14,544)

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    Sequence Health CEO John Richmond said his company is projecting the creation of 128 jobs for Cullman County now that the transition is complete.
    New York: Fitch Ratings has affirmed its 'BBB-' rating on the following Health Care Authority of Cullman County (AL) bonds issued on behalf of Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC):
    Since 2014, the group has shared these lessons with almost 7,600 students in grades K-6, visiting every school in Cullman City and Cullman County at least once in 19 separate visits.
    Daniel was born in Cullman County, Ala., and later moved to Marlette, Mich., where he graduated from high school in 1943.
    The Cullman County, Ala., native was named publisher of the two papers in 1963, and seven years later added the title of editor.
    Stan Diel of The Birmingham (Ala.) News visited the Cullman County Local Emergency Planning Committee office four times in two days.
    Residents quietly describe Cullman County as the "wettest dry county around," but most drinkers have to drive at least 20 minutes to Jefferson County to purchase alcohol legally.
    I know from the experience that I've had in Cullman County, if it wasn't for Wallace State Community College and the leadership that's been there, a lot of the good things we enjoy just wouldn't be here today." Palmer noted how the college provides a place for students on an academic track toward transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and how its technical programs train students for careers in industry.
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