North Courtland, Alabama facts for kids
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North Courtland, Alabama
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Location of North Courtland in Lawrence County, Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lawrence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2) |
| • Land | 0.66 sq mi (1.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 483 |
| • Density | 729.61/sq mi (281.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 01-55044 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407004 |
North Courtland is a small town in Lawrence County, Alabama, United States. It's part of the larger Decatur area. The town officially became a town in 1981.
In 2010, about 632 people lived there. This number went down to 483 people by 2020. North Courtland is one of two towns in Lawrence County where most of the people are Black or African American. The other town is Hillsboro.
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Where is North Courtland?
North Courtland is located in Alabama at coordinates 34°40′35″N 87°18′28″W / 34.676370°N 87.307914°W.
The U.S. Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in North Courtland has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 973 | — | |
| 2000 | 799 | −17.9% | |
| 2010 | 632 | −20.9% | |
| 2020 | 483 | −23.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Who Lives in North Courtland?
The United States Census helps us understand the different groups of people who live in a town. In North Courtland, most residents are Black or African American.
Here's a look at the main groups from the 2020 census:
- In 2020, about 96% of the people in North Courtland were Black or African American.
- A small number of people were White (about 1.2%).
- Other groups, including people of mixed races or Hispanic/Latino backgrounds, made up a very small part of the population.
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Location of North Courtland in Lawrence County, Alabama
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