North Courtland, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 427, North Courtland's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

North Courtland is a small community located in Alabama, within Lawrence County. The total population is 427. It ranks as the 436th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Courtland is 52.1 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. Only 9.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in North Courtland is $32,813. This is 49% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 59% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.6%. This is 83% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 25% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. 58.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

North Courtland has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 90.6% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 2.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 63.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (90.6% vs 25.6%).

Education

8.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North Courtland, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.