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Courtland, VA


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Courtland, Virginia

Courtland, Virginia, in Southampton county, is 26 miles W of Suffolk, Virginia (center to center) and 55 miles W of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The town contains a population of approximately 1,270.

The People and Families of Courtland

In Courtland, about 40% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Courtland.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Courtland had a median family income of $43,229.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Courtland favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Courtland.

Courtland Housing

Courtland has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 64% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Courtland, 99% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the town do a lot of driving.

High Points

Courtland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyCourtland Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Courtland Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Courtland, VA

Comparing Courtland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens87
Racial Diversity84
Male Share of the Population68
Age of the Population65
Female Share of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men43
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home22
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents88
Housing Recently Built77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Property Taxes75
People Living Alone53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime910
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