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Courtland

Alabama · 609 residents · 2.952 sq mi
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Courtland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,208. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 160 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
609
−21%since 2000
from 769 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
206 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 261 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+14%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4915886857818781990201020202024Courtland
2024723
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,208
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,030
+18%since 2000
from $14,456 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2021
Median gross rent
$340
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $265 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.6%
−36.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+7%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(349)
Black38.4%(234)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other3.9%(24)
Diversity Score65.7%(400)
Diversity Score
66
+5%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+12%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
Female
55.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Courtland, Alabama?

Courtland, Alabama has about 609 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Courtland, Alabama?

The typical household in Courtland, Alabama earns about $35,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Courtland, Alabama expensive?

In Courtland, Alabama, the median home is worth about $81,000, and the typical rent is about $340 a month.

How educated are people in Courtland, Alabama?

About 10.0% 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 20.2% 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 148 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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