Courtland is a town located in Southampton County Virginia. Courtland has a 2024 population of 1,289. It is also the county seat of Southampton County. Courtland is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,289 in 2020.
The average household income in Courtland is $64,111 with a poverty rate of 17.28%. The median age in Courtland is 33.5 years: 30.8 years for males, and 34.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Courtland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 815 | 49.63% |
| Black or African American | 761 | 46.35% |
| Two or more races | 47 | 2.86% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.73% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 471 | 3.18 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Married | 155 | 4.19 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Female | 155 | 3.92 | 34.2 | 65.8 |
| Non Family | 118 | 1.07 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
| Male | 43 | 2.67 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
3.8
Average Family Size
3.18
Average Household Size
49.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 150 | 16.08% |
| Associates Degree | 102 | 10.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 89 | 9.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 60 | 6.43% |
| High School Graduate | 239 | 25.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66 | 7.07% |
| Some College | 227 | 24.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 492 | 412 | 98 |
| Black | 422 | 286 | 41 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 83.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,179 | $0 | $39,904 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,313 | $55,625 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,222 | $0 | $30,119 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,224 | $16,403 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,321 | $28,750 | $33,158 |
| Some College | $46,136 | $56,000 | $34,318 |
$32,321
Average Earnings
$28,750
Average Male
$33,158
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.22% of Courtland residents speak only English, while 1.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 718 | 208 | 28.97% |
| White | 722 | 50 | 6.93% |
17.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.82%
Male Poverty Rate
16.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Courtland is Black, with 28.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Courtland is White, with 6.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.43% |
| Some College | 18.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 14.45% |
| Male Employed | 13.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,911 | $72,436 |
| Households | $50,398 | $64,111 |
| Married Families | $103,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,500 | $20,814 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
27.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
53
Number of Veterans
53
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 6.99% |
| Black | 17 | 3.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
11.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.42%
Born in Courtland
99.39%
Native Born
0.61%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.61%
Naturalized
99.39% of Courtland residents were born in the United States, with 79.42% having been born in Virginia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,289 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 1,289 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 1,289 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 1,289 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 1,289 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1,289 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1,289 | 5 | 0.39% |
| 2022 | 1,284 | -10 | -0.77% |
| 2021 | 1,294 | 5 | 0.39% |
| 2020 | 1,289 | 63 | 5.14% |
| 2019 | 1,226 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 1,224 | -7 | -0.57% |
| 2017 | 1,231 | -7 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 1,238 | -4 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 1,242 | -5 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 1,247 | -8 | -0.64% |
| 2013 | 1,255 | -10 | -0.79% |
| 2012 | 1,265 | -9 | -0.71% |
| 2011 | 1,274 | -6 | -0.47% |
| 2010 | 1,280 | 0 | 0% |