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Courtland

Mississippi · 511 residents · 1.103 sq mi
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Courtland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,697. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% 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 $70,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
511
+11%since 2000
from 460 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
463 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 417 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.6
+10%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2545137731K1K1990201020202024Courtland
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,697
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,729 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,000
−18%since 2000
from $17,130 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.2%
−40.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.1%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+49%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(291)
Black35.4%(163)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.3%(273)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45%(230)
Black54.6%(279)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score62.2%(318)
Diversity Score
62
+5%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
17.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.7%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Courtland, Mississippi?

Courtland, Mississippi has about 511 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Courtland, Mississippi?

The typical household in Courtland, Mississippi earns about $37,697 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Courtland, Mississippi expensive?

In Courtland, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $70,000, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Courtland, Mississippi?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Courtland, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Courtland, Mississippi?

About 15.2% of people in Courtland, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Courtland, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Courtland, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 171 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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