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Courtland, Minnesota, in Nicollet county, is 59 miles SW of Eden Prairie, Minnesota (center to center) and 72 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 538.
In Courtland, about 72% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Courtland, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling.
Unlike most cities, Courtland has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Courtland had a median family income of $66,184. The typical family in Courtland is better off than most in Minnesota. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Courtland. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Courtland has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 83% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Minnesota, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Courtland, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Courtland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Courtland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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