Courtland is a town located in Lawrence County Alabama. Courtland has a 2024 population of 589. Courtland is currently growing at a rate of 0.17% annually and its population has increased by 0.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 584 in 2020.
The average household income in Courtland is $45,643 with a poverty rate of 30.56%. The median age in Courtland is 42.4 years: 44.6 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Courtland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 391 | 50.85% |
| Black or African American | 364 | 47.33% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 314 | 2.45 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Married | 123 | 2.88 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Non Family | 115 | 1.03 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Female | 67 | 4.13 | 97 | 3 |
| Male | 9 | 2.11 | 100 | 0 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
68.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 42 | 7.97% |
| Associates Degree | 10 | 1.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24 | 4.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 35 | 6.64% |
| High School Graduate | 233 | 44.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 4.36% |
| Some College | 160 | 30.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 352 | 301 | 40 |
| Black | 162 | 148 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 11.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,417 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,921 | $42,368 | $32,885 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,118 | $45,833 | $33,558 |
| Some College | $0 | $38,750 | $0 |
$41,118
Average Earnings
$45,833
Average Male
$33,558
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.84% of Courtland residents speak only English, while 5.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 4.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 364 | 178 | 48.9% |
| White | 389 | 55 | 14.14% |
| Multiple | 10 | 2 | 20% |
30.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.98%
Male Poverty Rate
36.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Courtland is Black, with 48.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Courtland is White, with 14.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 70.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 24.12% |
| High School | 20.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 30.53% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,886 | $57,310 |
| Households | $39,900 | $45,643 |
| Married Families | $67,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $25,455 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
27.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
31
Number of Veterans
31
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 3 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 7.28% |
| Black | 5 | 2.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
32.2%
Labor Force Participation
31.4%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.22%
Born in Courtland
98.18%
Native Born
1.82%
Foreign Born
1.04%
Non Citizen
0.78%
Naturalized
98.18% of Courtland residents were born in the United States, with 83.22% having been born in Alabama. 1.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 596 | 2 | 0.34% |
| 2028 | 594 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2027 | 593 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2026 | 592 | 2 | 0.34% |
| 2025 | 590 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2024 | 589 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2023 | 588 | 5 | 0.86% |
| 2022 | 583 | 2 | 0.34% |
| 2021 | 581 | -3 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 584 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2019 | 583 | -3 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 586 | -5 | -0.85% |
| 2017 | 591 | -3 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 594 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 594 | -8 | -1.33% |
| 2014 | 602 | -3 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 605 | -5 | -0.82% |
| 2012 | 610 | -5 | -0.81% |
| 2011 | 615 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 616 | 0 | 0% |