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Courtland

Alabama · 594 residents (2025 est.) · 2.952 sq mi
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Courtland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,679. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 35.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
723
−6%since 2000
from 769 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
245 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 261 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
+25%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:594 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4915886857818781990201020202024Courtland
2024723
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,679
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,868
+44%since 2000
from $14,456 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+1%since 2010
from 0.443 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance19.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical19.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$655
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $265 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(416)
Black39.8%(306)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.4%(480)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(320)
Black53.7%(388)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(15)
Diversity Score64.5%(466)
Diversity Score
64
+3%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+35.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+70%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 17.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.2%
−51.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
Female
60.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 22.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.3%
+31.7 ptssince 2017
from 40.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Courtland, Alabama?

Courtland, Alabama has about 723 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Courtland, Alabama?

The typical household in Courtland, Alabama earns about $47,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Courtland, Alabama expensive?

In Courtland, Alabama, the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Courtland, Alabama?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Courtland, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Courtland, Alabama?

About 35.5% of people in Courtland, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Courtland, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Courtland, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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