CourtlandMS
A town of 483, settled in 1871.
Is Courtland a good place to live?
Courtland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
483 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Courtland: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Courtland, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Courtland.
In Courtland, the median age runs lower than in the typical Mississippi or U.S. town
18% of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor’s degree, against 25% across Mississippi. The share of residents in Courtland who are 65 or older: 7.6%. Children under 18 are 37% of residents (23% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 24% of residents (37% statewide).
| Courtland | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 22.6 years | 37 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 7.6% | 17% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 18% | 25% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 38% and 63% women
The Census survey reached too few of Courtland’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±12.5 points. Across Mississippi, 51.5% of residents are women.
| Courtland | MS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 20.5% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 16.8% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 17.4% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.5% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.3% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.6% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 4.3% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 5.1% | 10.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 2.5% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 13.4% | 12.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 31.9% | 29.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 25.3% | 21.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.2% | 10.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 15.8% | 15.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 2.4% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
With only 0.0 jobs per working resident, most people in Courtland work out of town
In Courtland, 30% of residents live below the poverty line, above both the Mississippi town median (21%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). For Courtland, the median household income is $47,000. The top destinations are Batesville (41%), Memphis (7%) and Oxford (6%).
| Courtland | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 30% | 21% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $47,000 | $50,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expect mild winters and hot summers in Courtland
The town’s midsummer high stands at 91°F, against 91°F in Mississippi’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Courtland is
Against the Mississippi average, Courtland comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 31, and behind on 4. Courtland: 37% of adults get no exercise outside work.
| Courtland | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 42% | 35% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 24% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 36% | 25% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 45% | 35% |
| What stands out | Courtland | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.4% | 7.6% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 14.6% | 11.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical home in Courtland: about $194K
86% of households own their home in Courtland. For Courtland, the rent at the middle of the market is $925 a month.
| Courtland | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 86% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $925 a month | $905 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Courtland has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from tornadoes
Households in Courtland have drawn federal disaster aid in 6 declared disasters, most recently in 2026. FEMA expects more storm and flood damage locally than in half of U.S. communities. 26% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from tornadoes, followed by earthquakes at 18%. One claim on flood insurance has been paid out locally since 2016.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Courtland
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Courtland; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Courtland residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Mississippi.
100% of working residents leave Courtland for work
Where Courtland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Courtland
3 notable people were born in Courtland.
About Courtland
Town in Mississippi, United States
Courtland is a town in Panola County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Courtland had a population of 470.
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- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 253 ft
- ZIP code
- 38620
- Area code
- 662
Questions about Courtland
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Courtland, MS a good place to live?
Courtland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Courtland, MS known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Lawrence B. McGill and Calvin Chapman.