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North Courtland

Alabama · 632 residents · 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 $17,639. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 167 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $66,300. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
632
−21%since 2000
from 799 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
955 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,207 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+22%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3565036497959421990201020202024North Courtland
2024427
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,639
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,182
+34%since 2000
from $12,776 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.563
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance14.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,300
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$294
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $303 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−36.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+95%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(15)
Black96.7%(611)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(37)
Diversity Score
6
−23%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
24.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.5%
−53.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.5%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Courtland, Alabama?

North Courtland, Alabama has about 632 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Courtland, Alabama earns about $17,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Courtland, Alabama expensive?

In North Courtland, Alabama, the median home is worth about $66,300, and the typical rent is about $294 a month.

How educated are people in North Courtland, Alabama?

About 5.8% 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 28.9% 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 261 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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

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