Town · Virginia
Courtland, Virginia
Courtland, town, in Southampton County, Virginia. Courtland had 1,299 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,295 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,579 (±315). GEOID 5119600.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,299
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,295 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,579 ±315
Median household income
$60,673
±$24,572 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$235,600
±$18,210 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,068
±$237 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
Where is Courtland and what county is it in?
Courtland is a town in Southampton County, Virginia. It covers 0.9 square miles of land, 1,412 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Courtland, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,299 people lived in Courtland on July 1, 2025, up 0.4% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020 Census counted 1,295 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,579 (±315).
| Measure | Courtland | Southampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,579 ±315 | 17,964 | no clear change |
| Households | 495 ±89 | 6,868 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.92 ±0.55 | 2.41 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 523 ±90 | 7,810 | −181 |
Courtland's population since 2000
From 1,270 in 2000 to 1,299 in 2025: up 2.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Courtland as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Courtland?
The median resident of Courtland is 34.1 years old; 30.1% are under 18 and 18.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 52.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 43.6%.
| Measure | Courtland | Southampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1 ±5.6 | 47.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 30.1% ±8.1 pts | 18.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.5% ±5.7 pts | 22.0% | – |
| Male | 43.3% ±6.4 pts | 51.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 43.6% ±11.0 pts | 60.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 52.9% ±11.6 pts | 29.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0% ±3.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.8% ±3.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.4% ±2.2 pts | 11.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.4% ±5.1 pts | 19.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.4% ±1.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.2% ±7.3 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.3% ±7.6 pts | 20.1% | +12.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.3% ±5.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.1% ±6.1 pts | 93.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Courtland earn?
Half of Courtland's 495 households earn less than $60,673 a year (±$24,572), against $70,795 in Southampton County and $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $55,381 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Courtland | Southampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,673 ±$24,572 | $70,795 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $70,113 ±$11,228 | $85,838 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,853 ±$4,001 | $34,045 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.5% ±7.0 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.6% ±12.4 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 36.4% ±12.2 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% ±8.0 pts | 92.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.9% ±8.2 pts | 85.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Courtland?
Owners occupy 50.9% of Courtland's occupied homes and renters 49.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $235,600 by its owner (±$18,210). The median renter pays $1,068 a month including utilities, and 31.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Courtland | Southampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $235,600 ±$18,210 | $216,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,068 ±$237 | $930 | +$661 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.0% ±15.2 pts | 32.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,479 ±$280 | $1,436 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.9% ±13.2 pts | 76.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 49.1% ±13.2 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Housing units | 523 ±90 | 7,810 | −181 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±14.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±15.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.6% ±10.1 pts | 80.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% ±1.7 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±7.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.4% ±3.5 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.7% ±9.5 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.9% ±6.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Courtland work and get to work?
87.0% of Courtland's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 26.7 minutes.
| Measure | Courtland | Southampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.5% ±8.2 pts | 55.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.6% ±7.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 87.0% ±7.8 pts | 79.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.6% ±6.9 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±6.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.8% ±3.7 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.7 min ±4.6 | 33.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Courtland?
No census tract lies mostly in Courtland; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2004.02Southampton County | 2,929 | $67,273 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Courtland) · Census block assignment files
How does Courtland compare with other places in Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Courtland is the 9,313th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 120th-most populous of 227 in Virginia.
Courtland ranks 271st of 365 places in Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 120th | 227 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 72nd | 139 |
| Residents per square mile | 185th | 374 |
| Median household income | 271st | 365 |
| Per capita income | 365th | 374 |
| Median home value | 260th | 359 |
| Median gross rent | 232nd | 341 |
| Poverty rate | 100th | 263 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 233rd | 359 |
| Median age | 318th | 372 |
| Owner-occupied share | 314th | 368 |
| Travel time to work | 173rd | 372 |
Courtland's figures with every place in Virginia (CSV)
Every place in Virginia, sortable · Compare Courtland with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Courtland?
22 of the 57 figures for Courtland on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Courtland are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Courtland.