Courtland, AL Demographics

A map of Courtland's Population by Race

Courtland, Alabama has an estimated population of 723, a large increase from the 583 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.7% Black, 44.3% White, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Courtland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Courtland has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Courtland, that probability was 59.1% in 2020 and 51.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Courtland is ranked the 378th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Courtland was ranked the 389th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Courtland's White Population

320 residents of Courtland, or 44.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Courtland is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Courtland ranks 476th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Courtland's White population has grown by an estimated 13.9%. White residents' share of Courtland's population has decreased from 48.2% to 44.3%.

Courtland is more White than neighboring North Courtland (2.1% White), Hatton (32.3% White), and Hillsboro (6.6% White). Courtland is less White than neighboring Town Creek (48.6% White), and Rogersville (86.8% White).

Courtland's Black Population

388 residents of Courtland, or 53.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Courtland is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Courtland ranks 119th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Courtland's Black population has grown by an estimated 61.0%. Black residents' share of Courtland's population has increased from 41.3% to 53.7%.

Courtland is more Black than neighboring Town Creek (33.4% Black), Hatton (0% Black), and Rogersville (5.1% Black). Courtland is less Black than neighboring North Courtland (90.6% Black), and Hillsboro (86.7% Black).

Courtland's Asian Population

0 residents of Courtland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Courtland is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Courtland ranks 418th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Courtland's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Courtland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Courtland is less Asian than neighboring Hatton (12.8% Asian), and Rogersville (0.4% Asian).

Courtland's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Courtland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Courtland is lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Courtland ranks 440th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Courtland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Courtland's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Courtland is less Hispanic than neighboring Town Creek (5.4% Hispanic), and Rogersville (0.6% Hispanic).

Courtland's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Courtland, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Courtland is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Courtland ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Courtland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Courtland's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.6%.

Courtland is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Courtland (0% Native American/Other). Courtland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Town Creek (1.6% Native American/Other), Hatton (8.6% Native American/Other), Hillsboro (0.8% Native American/Other), and Rogersville (0.7% Native American/Other).

Courtland's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Courtland, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Courtland is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Courtland ranks 25th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Courtland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 73.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Courtland's population has decreased from 7.0% to 1.5%.

Courtland is less Multiracial than neighboring North Courtland (7.3% Multiracial), Town Creek (10.9% Multiracial), Hatton (46.2% Multiracial), Hillsboro (5.9% Multiracial), and Rogersville (6.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.