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Courtland

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
0.917
State:
Virginia

Courtland is a town located in Southampton County, Virginia. Courtland has a 2026 population of 1,283. It is also the county seat of Southampton County. Courtland is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -0.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,294 in 2020.

The median household income in Courtland is $60,673 with a poverty rate of 13.47%. The median age in Courtland is 34.1 years: 37.6 years for males, and 30.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 76.2 males.

1.3K
Total Population
1,399
Density (mi²)
-2 -0.16%
Growth

Courtland Population

Courtland Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,283-2-0.16%
20251,285-2-0.16%
20241,287-7-0.54%
20231,29470.54%
20221,287-10-0.77%
20211,29730.23%
20201,294-2-0.15%
20191,22620.16%
20181,224-7-0.57%
20171,231-7-0.57%
20161,238-4-0.32%
20151,242-5-0.4%
20141,247-8-0.64%
20131,255-10-0.79%
20121,265-9-0.71%
20111,274-10-0.78%
20101,280-1-0.08%

Median Age

Overall: 34.1 years
Female: 30.9 years
Male: 37.6 years

Courtland Adults

There are 1,103 adults, (292 of whom are seniors) in Courtland.

Sex Ratio

Female: 896 (56.7%)
Male: 683 (43.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Courtland includes 52.94% Black or African American, 43.64% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American83652.94%
White68943.64%
Asian322.03%
Two or more races221.39%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races40.25%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American83652.94%
White68943.64%
Asian322.03%
Two or more races181.14%

Courtland Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Courtland 's average per capita income is $36,632. Household income levels show a median of $60,673. The poverty rate stands at 13.47%.

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$97,024-
Families$67,232$77,401
Households$60,673$70,113
Non Families$28,816$37,371

$36,632

Average Income

$60,673

Median Household Income

13.47%

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)