CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Courtland

Virginia · 1,295 residents · 0.917 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Courtland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,529. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $187,200. Households here earn about 34% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,295
+2%since 2000
from 1,270 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,412 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,385 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+6%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7041K1K2K2K1990201020202024Courtland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,529
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,496
+6%since 2000
from $18,474 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$347
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
48.7% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+21%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Courtland on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(664)
Black46.8%(594)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.7%(796)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.7%(631)
Black46.6%(604)
Hispanic / Latino1%(13)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other4.8%(62)
Diversity Score69.6%(902)
Diversity Score
70
+11%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+29%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 47.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Courtland

Masaryktown
Pop 1,262
Bronson
Pop 1,292
Crystal Springs
Pop 1,298
Royal Palm Estates
Pop 1,369
Places similar to Courtland
Head to head

Compare Courtland to nearby cities

COURTLAND VS
Franklin
Income$63,245+25%
Home value$256,600+37%
Population8,478+553%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
COURTLAND VS
Suffolk
Income$92,666+83%
Home value$347,400+86%
Population104,699+7960%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
COURTLAND VS
Smithfield
Income$113,158+124%
Home value$374,900+100%
Population9,112+601%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
COURTLAND VS
Carrollton
Income$110,956+120%
Home value$423,900+126%
Population8,436+549%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Courtland, Virginia?

Courtland, Virginia has about 1,295 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Courtland, Virginia?

The typical household in Courtland, Virginia earns about $50,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Courtland, Virginia expensive?

In Courtland, Virginia, the median home is worth about $187,200, and the typical rent is about $347 a month.

How educated are people in Courtland, Virginia?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Courtland, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Courtland, Virginia?

About 17.6% of people in Courtland, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Courtland, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Courtland, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 467 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Virginia
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 →