Cullen, LA sign IMG 5133, 2011
Cullen’s story
88 years in pictures
Census counts: 2,194 in 1960, 716 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1922 on.
- 1938Cullen is settled
CullenLA
A town of 676, settled in 1938.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
676
2025 Census estimate · −6.1% since 2020
Median home value
$69K
Census ACS
Household income
$22K
median
Median age
42.2
years
Jobs based here
10
A commuter town
Is Cullen a good place to live?
51% of residents live below the poverty line in Cullen, above both the Louisiana town median (20%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Of the 162 Louisiana towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Cullen. Cullen has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
A shrinking town
Cullen has shrunk 42% since 2010
1,163 counted in 2010 and 716 in 2020; an estimated 676 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Cullen: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Cullen, and how to reach them.
PowerSouthwest Louisiana E M C11.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Cullen Water System4 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Cullen’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Louisiana you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWebster Parish Registrar of VotersWebster Parish; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP codes71021, 7107571021 66% · 71075 34%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Cullen.
Work & commute
The median household income in Cullen is lower than in most of Louisiana or the rest of the country
At $22,000, Cullen’s median household income is against $56,000 in Louisiana’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Cullen fell to 10 in 2023, 116 fewer than in 2013. Most working residents leave Cullen for work: only 0% work in town.
0%work in town
| Cullen | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $22,000 | $56,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Cullen0%
Springhill14%
Minden11%
Shreveport8%
Bossier City4%
26 mi
median commute distance
10
jobs based in Cullen
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Cullen, expect mild winters and hot summers
Cullen has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Cullen is 93°F.
93°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter36–58°
Spring52–76°
Summer70–92°
Fall53–77°
Nov 14
typical first frost
Mar 14
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
93°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
More of Cullen’s adults say their health is fair or poor than in the typical Louisiana or U.S. town
43% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Cullen. Only 5 of the 162 Louisiana towns we compare have a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Cullen. 22% of adults report frequent mental distress in Cullen.
| Cullen | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 27% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 19% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 54% | 43% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 16% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Louisiana
4 better5 too close to call23 worse
| What stands out | Cullen | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.2% | 16.9% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.5% | 7.5% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 28.5% | 12.4% |
Springhill Medical Center
3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Cullen
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 60% of U.S. communities.
40risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
3%conserved
3%
conserved · 22 of 736 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Carldon Martin Park | — | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Cullen
18pages on Cullen
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Cullen; the nearest are
Southern Arkansas University Main CampusUniversity or college · Public · Magnolia, AR25.5 mi$9,960 in-state tuitionNorthwest Louisiana Technical Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Minden28.4 mi$4,109 in-state tuition
About 11 of every 100 Cullen residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Louisiana.
Small town
676 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
SpringhillCullen
About Cullen
Town in Louisiana, United States
Cullen is a town just south of Springhill in northern Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cullen had a population of 716. It is part of the Minden Micropolitan Statistical Area. Bobby Ray Washington, the former mayor of Cullen, served as president and vice president of the Louisiana Municipal Association. He resigned from office when questions arose about his residency in Shreveport. Washington was succeeded in March 2012 by Dexter Turner, a former police detective in Springhill. Turner was elected to a full term as mayor in December 2012 and died on March 22, 2013, of an apparent heart attack at the age of forty-nine. Cullen has a restored Kansas City Southern …
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 249 ft
- ZIP code
- 71021
- Area code
- 318
Questions about Cullen
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Cullen, LA a good place to live?
Cullen has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Cullen, LA known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Decamerion Richardson and John Mendenhall.