Cullman, Alabama consistently attracts new industries to the area in part because of the community’s highly trained and dedicated workforce. Cullman’s labor pool is comprised of residents in six counties and contains a large percentage of underemployed workers.
Civilian Labor Force Data (March 2024)
| Civilian Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Source: Alabama Department of Labor | ||||
| State of Alabama | 2,343,059 | 2,272,173 | 70,886 | 3.0% |
| Cullman County | 40,031 | 39,014 | 1,017 | 2.5% |
Workforce Data Reports
Cullman County Occupation Snapshot
Cullman County Occupation Snapshot - 50 mile radius
Cullman County Workforce Characteristics
Cullman County Workforce Characteristics - 50 mile radius
Commuting Patterns
There are over 15,000 people living in Cullman County who travel outside of the county for work every day. This is a large pool for employers to draw from when recruiting for their companies. Over 10,000 people live in neighboring counties and drive into Cullman every day to work.
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Cullman County Commuting Patterns – Inflow / Outflow Characteristics
Low Union Representation
Only one of Cullman County’s 120+ manufacturing and distribution companies has unionized employees, and that is just a portion of the company. No new manufacturing unions have been organized in Cullman County since 1970. Less than 0.5% of Cullman County’s workforce is represented by organized labor.
