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Courtland

County:
Lawrence County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.952
State:
Alabama

Courtland is a town located in Lawrence County, Alabama. Courtland has a 2026 population of 597. Courtland is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 2.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 584 in 2020.

The median household income in Courtland is $47,679 with a poverty rate of 35.55%. The median age in Courtland is 44.2 years: 39.5 years for males, and 44.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 64.3 males.

597
Total Population
202
Density (mi²)
2 0.34%
Growth

Courtland Population

Courtland Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202659720.34%
202559520.34%
202459320.34%
202359150.85%
202258610.17%
202158510.17%
202058400%
2019583-3-0.51%
2018586-5-0.85%
2017591-3-0.51%
201659400%
2015594-8-1.33%
2014602-3-0.5%
2013605-5-0.82%
2012610-5-0.81%
201161560.99%
201061600%

Median Age

Overall: 44.2 years
Female: 44.4 years
Male: 39.5 years

Courtland Adults

There are 546 adults, (160 of whom are seniors) in Courtland.

Sex Ratio

Female: 440 (60.9%)
Male: 283 (39.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Courtland includes 53.67% Black or African American, 44.26% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American38853.67%
White32044.26%
Two or more races111.52%
Other race40.55%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American38853.67%
White32044.26%
Two or more races111.52%
Other race40.55%

Courtland Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Courtland 's average per capita income is $36,154. Household income levels show a median of $47,679. The poverty rate stands at 35.55%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$75,875-
Families$68,125$61,589
Households$47,679$49,098
Non Families$11,958$23,128

$36,154

Average Income

$47,679

Median Household Income

35.55%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)