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Courtland

Kansas · 294 residents · 0.269 sq mi
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Courtland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,297. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $58,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
294
−12%since 2000
from 334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,093 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,242 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
−17%since 2000
from 47.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1412072733394051990201020202024Courtland
2024163
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,297
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,472
+48%since 2000
from $14,543 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,900
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+33%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(320)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.1%(34)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(272)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.1%(18)
Diversity Score
6
−39%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+56%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Courtland, Kansas?

Courtland, Kansas has about 294 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Courtland, Kansas?

The typical household in Courtland, Kansas earns about $49,297 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 $58,900, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Courtland, Kansas?

About 24.6% 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 4.1% 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 66 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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