Courtland, MN Demographics

A map of Courtland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	751	707	97.5%	96.3%
Multiracial	19	19	2.5%	2.6%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	8	0.0%	1.1%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Courtland, Minnesota has an estimated population of 770, an increase from the 734 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.5% White, 2.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota 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 7.1% in 2020 and 4.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Courtland is ranked the 408th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 415th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Courtland's White Population

751 residents of Courtland, or 97.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Courtland is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Courtland ranks 75th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Courtland's White population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of Courtland's population has increased from 96.3% to 97.5%.

Courtland is more White than neighboring Searles (94.5% White), New Ulm (93.6% White), Nicollet (91.2% White), Lafayette (92.4% White), and Hanska (94.7% White).

Courtland's Black Population

0 residents of Courtland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Courtland is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Courtland ranks 599th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

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

Courtland is less Black than neighboring New Ulm (0.8% Black), and Nicollet (2.7% 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 lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Courtland ranks 614th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 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 New Ulm (0.7% Asian), and Hanska (1.6% 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 Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Courtland ranks 759th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 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 1.1% to 0.0%.

Courtland is less Hispanic than neighboring New Ulm (3.3% Hispanic), Nicollet (5.2% Hispanic), Lafayette (6.6% Hispanic), and Hanska (1.8% Hispanic).

Courtland's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Courtland, or 0.0% 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Courtland ranks 726th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

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

Courtland is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Ulm (0.7% Native American/Other).

Courtland's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Courtland, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Courtland is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Courtland ranks 636th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Courtland's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Courtland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Courtland is more Multiracial than neighboring New Ulm (0.9% Multiracial), Nicollet (0.8% Multiracial), Lafayette (1% Multiracial), and Hanska (1.8% Multiracial). Courtland is less Multiracial than neighboring Searles (5.5% 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.