CensusEasy
CITY

Courtland

Kansas · 291 residents (2025 est.) · 0.269 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Courtland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,125. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 171 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $83,300. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
163
−51%since 2000
from 334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
606 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 1,242 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
−3%since 2000
from 47.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:291 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1412072733394051990201020202024Courtland
2024163
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,125
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,188 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,582
+152%since 2000
from $14,543 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.294
−32%since 2010
from 0.435 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade17%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,300
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$769
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
26.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
1.8%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+59%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
RELATED:See current rent listings in Courtland on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(320)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.1%(34)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(157)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(3)
Diversity Score8.9%(15)
Diversity Score
9
−11%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+80%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+33.8 ptssince 2017
from 57.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 5.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Courtland

Leslie
Pop 336
St. Marks
Pop 320
Caryville
Pop 323
Meansville
Pop 288
Places similar to Courtland
Head to head

Compare Courtland to nearby cities

COURTLAND VS
Hastings
Income$64,048+10%
Home value$184,700+122%
Population25,121+8533%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
COURTLAND VS
Salina
Income$61,783+6%
Home value$173,200+108%
Population46,094+15740%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
COURTLAND VS
Beatrice
Income$57,264−1%
Home value$159,300+91%
Population12,318+4133%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
COURTLAND VS
Fort Riley
Income$54,362−6%
Home value$222,100+167%
Population8,606+2857%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Courtland, Kansas?

Courtland, Kansas has about 163 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Courtland, Kansas?

The typical household in Courtland, Kansas earns about $58,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Courtland, Kansas expensive?

In Courtland, Kansas, the median home is worth about $83,300, and the typical rent is about $769 a month.

How educated are people in Courtland, Kansas?

About 34.2% of adults age 25 and over in Courtland, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Courtland, Kansas?

About 1.8% of people in Courtland, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Courtland, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Courtland, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 197 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Kansas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Courtland with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →