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North Courtland

Alabama · 500 residents (2025 est.) · 0.662 sq mi
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North Courtland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,813. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 372 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
58% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
427
−47%since 2000
from 799 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
645 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 1,207 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.1
+59%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:500 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3565036497959421990201020202024North Courtland
2024427
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,813
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,006
+96%since 2000
from $12,776 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
−15%since 2010
from 0.563 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade41.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information1.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$346
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $303 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(19)
Black96.7%(773)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(61)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(9)
Black90.6%(387)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.3%(31)
Diversity Score21.6%(92)
Diversity Score
22
+183%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.6%
+25.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+59%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.9%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.8%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.8%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2012
from 22.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
57.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2017
from 34.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Courtland, Alabama?

North Courtland, Alabama has about 427 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Courtland, Alabama?

The typical household in North Courtland, Alabama earns about $32,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Courtland, Alabama expensive?

In North Courtland, Alabama, the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in North Courtland, Alabama?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in North Courtland, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Courtland, Alabama?

About 28.6% of people in North Courtland, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Courtland, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, North Courtland, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 466 residents, a change of about -52 percent over that period.

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

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