Courtland, Mississippi facts for kids
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Courtland, Mississippi
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Location of Courtland, Mississippi
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 Courtland, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Panola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.10 sq mi (2.86 km2) |
| • Land | 1.10 sq mi (2.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
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| • Total | 470 |
| • Density | 426.11/sq mi (164.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38620
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-15980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406324 |
Courtland is a small town located in Panola County, Mississippi, United States. It is a quiet community in the northern part of Mississippi. According to the 2020 census, about 470 people live there.
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History of Courtland
Courtland became an official town on March 30, 1871. This means it was given the legal right to govern itself.
However, on July 17, 1946, something unusual happened. The acting Governor, Fielding L. Wright, announced that Courtland was no longer a town. This was because it had not held a local election for more than two years.
The very next day, on July 18, the area was reorganized. It became known as a village instead of a town.
Geography of Courtland
Courtland is located in Mississippi. The town covers a total area of about 1.1 square miles (2.86 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population and People
Courtland has seen its population change over the years. Here is a quick look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 221 | — | |
| 1900 | 282 | — | |
| 1910 | 304 | 7.8% | |
| 1920 | 265 | −12.8% | |
| 1930 | 230 | −13.2% | |
| 1940 | 237 | 3.0% | |
| 1950 | 275 | 16.0% | |
| 1960 | 242 | −12.0% | |
| 1970 | 316 | 30.6% | |
| 1980 | 381 | 20.6% | |
| 1990 | 329 | −13.6% | |
| 2000 | 460 | 39.8% | |
| 2010 | 511 | 11.1% | |
| 2020 | 470 | −8.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 460 people living in Courtland. These people lived in 157 different homes. Most of these homes (127) were families.
The town's population was made up of different groups. About 64.57% of the people were White, and 35.43% were African American. A small number, 1.30%, were Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes in Courtland had children under 18 living there (43.3%). Most households were married couples living together (59.9%). The average family size was about 3 people.
The age of people in Courtland varied. About 32.6% were under 18 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 32 years old.
Education in Courtland
Students living in Courtland attend schools that are part of the South Panola School District. This district provides education for children and teens in the area.
Notable People from Courtland
Some interesting people who have connections to Courtland include:
- Calvin Chapman, a baseball player who played in the major leagues.
- Ed Chapman, another baseball player who was a pitcher in the major leagues.
- Jermarcus Hardrick, a professional gridiron football player.
- Lawrence B. McGill, who was an actor, director, and writer.
- Albert B. Poston, who served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives in the 1880s.
See also
In Spanish: Courtland (Misisipi) para niños
