Courtland Town, Alabama
As of the census of 2000, there were 769 residents, 316 households, and 210 families in the town. The population density was 331.2 people per square mile (127.88/kmē), it is Alabama's 223rd most densely populated town. There were 363 housing units at an average density of 156.5 per square mile (60.42/kmē). The average household size was 2.43 persons, and the average family size was 3.06 persons. In the town the population was distributed as follows: 27.8% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 23% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.3 males. The median age was 35.5 years, the median age of male residents at 33.6 and the median age of female residents at 36.9. The racial makeup of the town was 54.23% White, 40.44% Black or African American, 2.08% American Indian, 0.26% Asian, 0.13% Native Hawaiian, 2.86% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $27500, making it the 292nd highest town by median household income in Alabama. The median income for a family in the town was $36000, making it the 267th wealthiest town by median family income among the Alabama. The per capita income for the town was $14456, it is the 311th wealthiest town in terms of per capita income. The median income was $18487, Males had a median income of $23646 versus $13942 for females.
In 2000, 240 pupils and students, of which 52.08% are male and 47.92% are female, 31.21% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.58% nursery or pri school, 5% kindergarten, 49.17% elementary school, 25.42% high school and 15.83% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 769 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 769 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 770 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 767 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 762 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 757 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 753 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 757 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 752 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 762 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 764 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| Elementary school | 71 | 47 | 118 |
| High school | 29 | 32 | 61 |
| College or graduate school | 16 | 22 | 38 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland town, Alabama | $27500 | $36000 | $14456 |
| Lawrence County, Alabama | $31549 | $38565 | $16515 |
| Alabama, United States | $34135 | $41657 | $18189 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |