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Courtland

Minnesota · 734 residents · 2.61 sq mi
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Courtland is home to 734 people in Minnesota. 88% of homes are owner-occupied. The population is up 36% since 2000. The foreign-born share is 0%. Poverty is uncommon here, at 1.4% of people here. Renters pay $675 a month at the median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% 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

734
+36%since 2000
from 538 in 2000
1990 – 2025
36.7
+5%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
2.61 sq mi
Population, 19902024
33147161175189119902000201020202024Courtland
2024770
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 58.2%(60)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.2%(60)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.8%(50)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.6%(41)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.5%(26)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.6%(107)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.1%(96)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411%(81)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.5%(92)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.9%(87)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.8%(28)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.8%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$81,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,906 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$42,494
+83%since 2000
from $23,267 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
1.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$198,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$675
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $580 in 2000
US average: $1,124
87.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
12.1% rent
2.28 people
−6%since 2009
from 2.42 people in 2009
US average: 2.61
2.5
−9%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(529)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian1.1%(6)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(707)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(6)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.3%(16)
Ancestry
German68.6%(476)
Norwegian9.7%(67)
Irish6.6%(46)
American4.2%(29)
Swedish4.2%(29)
English3.9%(27)
French3.5%(24)
Belgian3.2%(22)
Danish3%(21)
Welsh2.9%(20)
Czech1.6%(11)
Italian1%(7)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Russian1%(7)
Finnish0.9%(6)
Scottish0.9%(6)
Polish0.6%(4)
Croatian0.4%(3)
Greek0.1%(1)
Section 05

Education

30.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
6.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
+66%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
89.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
6.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.7%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
71.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 83.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
94.8%
US average: 73.3%
39.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

55.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
44.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
3.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2013
from 3.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
90.5%
US average: 91.9%
92.6%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married33%(116)
Married54.1%(190)
Widowed1.7%(6)
Divorced11.1%(39)
Women 15+
Never married20.2%(53)
Married70.6%(185)
Widowed4.6%(12)
Divorced4.6%(12)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

3.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2013
from 3.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
70.7%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
24.6%
US average: 13.7%
20.3%
US average: 17.6%
5.9%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
2.0%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
91.9%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
24.8%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)6.5%(2)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era48.4%(15)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War38.7%(12)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 31 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Courtland, Minnesota?

Courtland, Minnesota has about 734 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Courtland, Minnesota?

The typical household in Courtland, Minnesota earns about $81,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Courtland, Minnesota expensive?

In Courtland, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $198,700, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Courtland, Minnesota?

About 30.3% of adults age 25 and over in Courtland, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Courtland, Minnesota?

About 1.4% of people in Courtland, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Courtland, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Courtland, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 356 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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

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