City

Courtland, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Panola County  ·  Mississippi

👥3,639Population
💰$46,167Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂32.7Median Age
🏠$105,600Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓31.6%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊12.0%Unemployment▲ 145% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 34.1%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 62.9%Other: 0.6%Race
White34.1%
Hispanic2.4%
Black62.9%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
14%
18–24
17%
25–44
18%
45–64
32%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.93
Below Poverty20.9% ▲ 109% above avg
College Grads31.6% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment12.0% ▲ 145% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate473 (23.8%)
Some College571 (28.8%)
Associates313 (15.8%)
Bachelors358 (18%)
Graduate Degree269 (13.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 23.8%Some College: 28.8%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 18%Graduate: 13.6%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad23.8%
Some College28.8%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors18.0%
Graduate13.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.9%Renter: 17.2%Tenure
Owner82.9%
Renter17.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,167 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$105,600 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$937/mo
Total Housing Units1,432
Vacant Units190

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
52%
About Courtland, MS

Courtland is a city in Mississippi, located in Panola County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,639 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.7 years.

Economically, Courtland is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,167 is below the national average. Approximately 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Courtland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $937 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Courtland is moderately educated. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (62.87%).

Courtland, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Courtland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38620 3,639 $46,167 $105,600 $937 12.0% 31.6% 82.9%