Courtland, MS Demographics

The total population of Courtland is estimated to be 961 with 375 males (39.02%) and 586 females (60.98%). There are 211 more females than males in Courtland.
The median household income in Courtland was $28,743 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 8,728(23.29%) from $37,471 in 2020. This income is 38.53% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Courtland sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $28,933. Overall, the median household income for the town of Courtland stands at $28,743.
In Courtland, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $26,628 for males and $15,005 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $36,481 for males and $23,645 for females.
In Courtland, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $38,283, while Black or African American households have a median household income of $26,686.
In 2022, the population of Courtland was 467, a 0.85% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Courtland's population was 471, a decline of 0.21% compared to a population of 472 in 2020.
The median age in Courtland, MS is 22.8, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 25.63% were under the age of 15, 38.58% aged 15 to 29, 29.57% aged 30 to 64, 5.20% aged 65 to 84, and 1.02% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Courtland population: 21.70% are White, 76.40% are Black or African American and 1.90% are multiracial.