Courtland, Kansas facts for kids
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Courtland, Kansas
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Courtland Mural (2014)
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Location within Republic County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Republic |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Incorporated | 1892 |
| Named for | Cortland, New York |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,503 ft (458 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 294 |
| • Density | 1,089/sq mi (420/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66939
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-16025 |
| GNIS ID | 2393655 |
Courtland is a small city in Republic County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, about 294 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Courtland
The first people settled in Courtland in 1885. Before that, there was a post office in a nearby town called Prospect, which opened in 1878. This post office later moved to Courtland in 1888.
The city was named after Cortland, New York. Some people think it might also be named after Courtland, a city in Minnesota with the same spelling.
In 1887, a railway company called Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a train line through Courtland. This line connected to other towns like Neva and Superior. Later, in 1996, this railway company joined with another one and became the BNSF Railway. Even today, many local people still call it the "Santa Fe" railway.
Courtland officially became a city in 1892.
Where is Courtland?
Courtland is located in Kansas. The city covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.70 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
People of Courtland
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 267 | — | |
| 1900 | 286 | 7.1% | |
| 1910 | 454 | 58.7% | |
| 1920 | 411 | −9.5% | |
| 1930 | 430 | 4.6% | |
| 1940 | 383 | −10.9% | |
| 1950 | 367 | −4.2% | |
| 1960 | 384 | 4.6% | |
| 1970 | 403 | 4.9% | |
| 1980 | 377 | −6.5% | |
| 1990 | 343 | −9.0% | |
| 2000 | 334 | −2.6% | |
| 2010 | 285 | −14.7% | |
| 2020 | 294 | 3.2% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 294 people living in Courtland. There were 116 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of the people living in Courtland were white.
About 27% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age in Courtland was 39.2 years. This means half the people were younger than 39.2 and half were older.
Population in 2010
According to the census in 2010, there were 285 people living in Courtland. Most of the people were white.
About 22% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 46.1 years. This means the population was a bit older on average than in 2020.
Fun Events in Courtland
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Courtland has a special annual event called Courtland Fun Day. It's a summer celebration that has been held every year since 1964. It takes place on the last Saturday in July.
Education in Courtland
Students in Courtland attend schools in the Pike Valley USD 426 public school district. This district was formed when the schools in Courtland and Scandia joined together. The high school's mascot is the Panthers.
Before the schools combined, Courtland High School's mascot was the Courtland Tigers. The Tigers won a state championship in boys' indoor track and field in 1961!
See also
In Spanish: Courtland (Kansas) para niños
