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North Courtland

Alabama · 483 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 $26,217. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 316 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $67,100. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
483
−40%since 2000
from 799 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
730 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 1,207 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+50%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3565036497959421990201020202024North Courtland
2024427
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,217
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,830
+8%since 2000
from $12,776 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.5%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$486
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $303 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
39.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(6)
Black96.1%(464)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(20)
Diversity Score
4
−45%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+90%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.2%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Courtland, Alabama?

North Courtland, Alabama has about 483 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Courtland, Alabama earns about $26,217 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 $67,100, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in North Courtland, Alabama?

About 3.2% 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 22.5% 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 410 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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