Courtland, MS Demographics

A map of Courtland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	765	239	63.5%	50.9%
White	418	205	34.7%	43.6%
Multiracial	20	15	1.7%	3.2%
Asian	2	0	0.2%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	10	0.0%	2.1%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.2%

Courtland, Mississippi has an estimated population of 1,205, a dramatic increase from the 470 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.5% Black, 34.7% White, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.2% 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi 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 55.0% in 2020 and 47.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Courtland is ranked the 179th most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 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 265th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Courtland's White Population

418 residents of Courtland, or 34.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Courtland is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Courtland ranks 254th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Courtland's White population has grown by an estimated 103.9%. White residents' share of Courtland's population has decreased from 43.6% to 34.7%.

Courtland is more White than neighboring Oakland (11.7% White). Courtland is less White than neighboring Pope (77.5% White), Batesville (42.2% White), Sardis (41.5% White), and Crowder (41.4% White).

Courtland's Black Population

765 residents of Courtland, or 63.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Courtland is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Courtland ranks 161st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Courtland's Black population has grown by an estimated 220.1%. Black residents' share of Courtland's population has increased from 50.9% to 63.5%.

Courtland is more Black than neighboring Pope (22.5% Black), Batesville (55.6% Black), Sardis (49.8% Black), and Crowder (58.6% Black). Courtland is less Black than neighboring Oakland (68.7% Black).

Courtland's Asian Population

2 residents of Courtland, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Courtland is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Courtland ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Courtland's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Asian residents' share of Courtland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Courtland is more Asian than neighboring Pope (0% Asian), Batesville (0.1% Asian), Sardis (0% Asian), and Crowder (0% Asian). Courtland is less Asian than neighboring Oakland (2.7% 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 slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Courtland ranks 195th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 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 2.1% to 0.0%.

Courtland is less Hispanic than neighboring Batesville (1.1% Hispanic), Oakland (1% Hispanic), and Sardis (0.7% 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 Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Courtland ranks 284th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Courtland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Courtland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Courtland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Batesville (0.2% Native American/Other).

Courtland's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Courtland, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Courtland is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Courtland ranks 136th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Courtland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Courtland's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.7%.

Courtland is more Multiracial than neighboring Pope (0% Multiracial), Batesville (0.9% Multiracial), and Crowder (0% Multiracial). Courtland is less Multiracial than neighboring Oakland (15.9% Multiracial), and Sardis (8.1% 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.