Courtland, VA Demographics

A map of Courtland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	836	604	52.9%	46.6%
White	689	631	43.6%	48.7%
Asian	32	6	2.0%	0.5%
Multiracial	18	37	1.1%	2.9%
Hispanic	4	13	0.3%	1.0%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.3%

Courtland, Virginia has an estimated population of 1,579, a large increase from the 1,295 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.9% Black, 43.6% White, 2.0% Asian, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.3% 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 Virginia 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 54.4% in 2020 and 52.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Courtland is ranked the 310th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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 332nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Courtland's White Population

689 residents of Courtland, or 43.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Courtland is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Courtland ranks 529th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Courtland's White population has grown by an estimated 9.2%. White residents' share of Courtland's population has decreased from 48.7% to 43.6%.

Courtland is more White than neighboring Franklin (37.7% White), and Camptown (27.2% White). Courtland is less White than neighboring Sedley (100% White), Newsoms (60.2% White), and Capron (87.2% White).

Courtland's Black Population

836 residents of Courtland, or 52.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Courtland is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Courtland ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Courtland's Black population has grown by an estimated 38.4%. Black residents' share of Courtland's population has increased from 46.6% to 52.9%.

Courtland is more Black than neighboring Sedley (0% Black), Newsoms (35.3% Black), and Capron (7.4% Black). Courtland is less Black than neighboring Franklin (54.8% Black), and Camptown (72.8% Black).

Courtland's Asian Population

32 residents of Courtland, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Courtland is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Courtland ranks 439th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Courtland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 433.3%. Asian residents' share of Courtland's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.0%.

Courtland is more Asian than neighboring Sedley (0% Asian), Newsoms (0.7% Asian), Franklin (0% Asian), Capron (1.4% Asian), and Camptown (0% Asian).

Courtland's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Courtland, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Courtland is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Courtland ranks 610th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Courtland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 69.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Courtland's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.3%.

Courtland is more Hispanic than neighboring Sedley (0% Hispanic), Capron (0% Hispanic), and Camptown (0% Hispanic). Courtland is less Hispanic than neighboring Newsoms (2.8% Hispanic), and Franklin (3.2% 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 Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Courtland ranks 521st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 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's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Courtland, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Courtland is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Courtland ranks 511th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Courtland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 51.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Courtland's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.1%.

Courtland is more Multiracial than neighboring Sedley (0% Multiracial), Newsoms (1% Multiracial), and Camptown (0% Multiracial). Courtland is less Multiracial than neighboring Franklin (4.2% Multiracial), and Capron (4.1% 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.