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Panola County

Population in 2011: 511. Population change since 2000: +11.1%
 

Males: 257  (50.3%)
Females: 254  (49.7%)

Median resident age:  35.6 years
Mississippi median age:  37.7 years

Zip codes: 38620.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $39,997 (it was $35,729 in 2000)
Courtland:

$39,997
Mississippi:

$36,646
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $15,375

Courtland town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $69,479 (it was $44,400 in 2000)
Courtland:

$69,479
Mississippi:

$98,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $60,529; Detached houses: $76,363; Townhouses or other attached units: $27,465; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $27,465; Mobile homes: $31,936

Median gross rent in 2009: $593.

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  • Black alone - 279 (54.6%)
  • White alone - 230 (45.0%)
  • Two or more races - 2 (0.4%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Courtland: 82.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (12.8%), Irish (7.6%), English (7.0%), German (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 227 feet

Land area: 1.13 square miles.

Population density: 453 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Courtland:

  • High school or higher: 68.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.4%
  • Unemployed: 6.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Courtland town:

  • Never married: 28.1%
  • Now married: 52.8%
  • Separated: 4.3%
  • Widowed: 4.6%
  • Divorced: 10.2%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
Mississippi:  1.4%



According to our research of Mississippi and other state lists there were 13 registered sex offenders living in Courtland, Mississippi as of June 19, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Courtland to the number of sex offenders is 36 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $455 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $123 (0.2%)
Courtland satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Memphis, TN (60.8 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (407.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Pope, MS (1.3 miles ), Batesville, MS (2.3 miles ), Crowder, MS (3.5 miles ), Oakland, MS (3.6 miles ), Sardis, MS (3.7 miles ), Charleston, MS (4.2 miles ), Tillatoba, MS (4.2 miles) , Water Valley, MS (4.3 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $45,000
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $92,500
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $31,300
  • 2011: 0 buildings

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 34.24 N, Longitude: 89.94 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 662

Courtland household income distribution Courtland home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

10.3%
Mississippi:

8.5%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +58 (+14.4%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (45%)
  • Construction (16%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Wholesale trade (5%)
  • Retail trade (5%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Manufacturing (26%)
  • Health care and social assistance (25%)
  • Finance and insurance (18%)
  • Retail trade (11%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
  • Information (4%)
  • Educational services (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8%)
  • Religious workers (7%)
  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5%)
  • Cashiers (11%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Courtland-area historical tornado activity is near Mississippi state average. It is 149% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/21/1971, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 48.2 miles away from the Courtland town center killed 47 people and injured 510 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/24/1976, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 20.8 miles away from the town center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Courtland-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Mississippi state average. It is 92% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 99.1 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 01:00:11, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 99.6 miles away from Courtland center
On 9/17/1997 at 18:16:31, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 99.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/11/1996 at 18:17:49, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 70.4 miles away from the city center
On 10/26/2002 at 20:05:55, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 44.8 miles away from Courtland center
On 4/11/1996 at 21:54:57, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 85.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Panola County (11) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 7, Floods: 6, Tornadoes: 6, Tornadoes: 2, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Freeze: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: Calvin Chapman - Major League Baseball player, Ed Chapman (baseball) - Baseball player.


Hospitals/medical centers near Courtland:

  • TRI LAKES MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, about 6 miles away; BATESVILLE, MS)
  • YALOBUSHA GENERAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Local, about 21 miles away; WATER VALLEY, MS)
  • NORTH OAK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, about 26 miles away; SENATOBIA, MS)

Political contributions by individuals in Courtland, MS

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Courtland:

  • University of Mississippi Main Campus (about 23 miles; University, MS; Full-time enrollment: 13,969)
  • Northwest Mississippi Community College (about 29 miles; Senatobia, MS; FT enrollment: 6,204)
  • Coahoma Community College (about 37 miles; Clarksdale, MS; FT enrollment: 2,224)
  • Mississippi Valley State University (about 54 miles; Itta Bena, MS; FT enrollment: 2,308)
  • Delta State University (about 58 miles; Cleveland, MS; FT enrollment: 2,783)
  • University of Memphis (about 61 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 14,700)
  • Southwest Tennessee Community College (about 63 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 6,609)

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Notable location: Courtland Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Courtland: Courtland Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Panola County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Courtland and their reported violations in the past:

EUREKA WATER ASSOCIATION (Population served: 860, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2005 and JUL-18-2005, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-18-2005)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Courtland that have no violations reported:

  • INDEPENDENCE WATER ASSOCIATION (Population served: 2200, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 8.6%
(5.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 12.6% for Black residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This town:  2.8 people
Mississippi:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  70.9%
Whole state:  70.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  2.5%
Whole state:  4.5%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Courtland, MS


Courtland compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Courtland travel time to work - commute
Courtland mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (69%)
  • Electricity (21%)
  • Utility gas (9%)


2008 Presidential Election results in Panola County Mississippi:
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Religion statistics for Courtland (based on Panola County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 39.95%
Here39.9%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristPresbyterian Church (USA)Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)
Adherents60.0%22.9%5.9%3.9%2.4%
Congregations36.5%27.0%12.2%4.1%6.8%
NameCatholic ChurchChurch of God (Anderson, Indiana)Episcopal ChurchPresbyterian Church in AmericaOther
Adherents1.7%1.5%0.8%0.4%0.6%
Congregations2.7%2.7%2.7%1.4%4.1%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Panola County:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 11
Panola County:

3.11 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 36
Panola County:

10.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
Here:

5.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

13.4%
Mississippi:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Panola County:

34.0%
Mississippi:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.4%
State:

14.4%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$232
Judicial and Legal 0$0 2$350
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 3$400
Firefighters 0$0 3$400
Totals for Government 0$0 15$1,382

Courtland government finances in 2002:

  • Current Operations - Fire Protection: $17,000 ($33.27)
    Police Protection: $6,000 ($11.74)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($5.87)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $1,000 ($1.96)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.96)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $30,000 ($58.71)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $10,000 ($19.57)
    Highways: $1,000 ($1.96)
  • Tax - Property: $4,000 ($7.83)
    NEC: $2,000 ($3.91)
    Motor Vehicle License: $0 ($0.00)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $13,000 ($25.44)

5.86% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,090 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.86%
Mississippi average:

7.82%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from DeSoto County, MS  0.65% ($33,133 average AGI)
from Shelby County, TN  0.65% ($32,093)
from Tate County, MS  0.63% ($22,479)


6.04% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($26,063 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.04%
Mississippi average:

8.35%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Tate County, MS  0.93% ($26,870 average AGI)
to DeSoto County, MS  0.89% ($30,515)
to Lafayette County, MS  0.67% ($28,179)

Strongest AM radio stations in Courtland:

  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WJBI (1290 AM; 1 kW; BATESVILLE, MS; Owner: BATESVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • WSAO (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SENATOBIA, MS; Owner: JESSE C. ROSS AND ERNESTINE A. ROSS)
  • WPLX (1170 AM; 10 kW; GERMANTOWN, TN; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KWAM (990 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Courtland:

  • WAVI (91.5 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WMAV-FM (90.3 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WBLE (100.5 FM; BATESVILLE, MS; Owner: BATESVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WTNM (105.5 FM; WATER VALLEY, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WQXB (100.1 FM; GRENADA, MS; Owner: CHATTERBOX, INC.)
  • WHKL (106.9 FM; CRENSHAW, MS; Owner: BATESVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WUMS (92.1 FM; UNIVERSITY, MS; Owner: STUDENT MEDIA CENTER OF THE U. OF MS)
  • WRBO (103.5 FM; COMO, MS; Owner: MEMPHIS III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQLJ (93.7 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WOHT (92.3 FM; GRENADA, MS; Owner: CENTURY BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WTGY (95.7 FM; CHARLESTON, MS; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • WOXD (95.5 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKNA (88.9 FM; SENATOBIA, MS; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Courtland:

  • WMAV-TV (Channel 18; OXFORD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION)
  • W36BT (Channel 36; GRENADA, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 3 meters (10ft)
Total average daily traffic: 4,070
Total average daily truck traffic: 480
Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic: 6,105

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Courtland)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: N7DNK, Licensee ID: L01113207
    Grant Date: 01/31/2006, Expiration Date: 02/07/2016, Certifier: Phillip E Creek
    Registrant: Phillip E Creek, 232 Fowler Road, Courtland, MS 38620
  • Call Sign: KE5IZL, Licensee ID: L01160561
    Grant Date: 06/08/2006, Expiration Date: 06/08/2016, Cancellation Date: 05/24/2008, Certifier: Gerald M Aven Jr
    Registrant: Gerald M Aven Jr, Courtland, MS 38620
  • Call Sign: K5GMA, Previous Call Sign: KE5IZL, Licensee ID: L01160561
    Grant Date: 05/24/2008, Expiration Date: 05/24/2018, Certifier: Gerald M Aven Jr.
    Registrant: Gerald M Aven Jr, Courtland, MS 38620
  • Call Sign: KE5WKF, Licensee ID: L01432464
    Grant Date: 09/19/2008, Expiration Date: 09/19/2018, Certifier: Paul C Olson
    Registrant: Paul C Olson, 704 Main St, Courtland, MS 38620

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: MULLAN ALLEN M 1A (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: 4 Cycle
    N-Number: 1931M , Serial Number: 912
    Registrant (Individual): Allen M Mullan, 8172 Eureka Rd, Courtland, MS 38620
  • Aircraft: BUCKEYE DREAM MACHINE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582DCDI (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 4439G , Serial Number: 4548, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 01/22/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Terry Lee Mccullan, 8967 Highway 51, Courtland, MS 38620


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 46
  • Hazardous Condition: 1

Incident types - Courtland


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Courtland, MS

Most common first names in Courtland, MS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James2562.5 years
William1869.5 years
Willie1574.1 years
Mary1568.3 years
John1173.3 years
Robert1076.1 years
Jessie976.0 years
Charles964.3 years
George771.9 years
Annie778.2 years
Most common last names in Courtland, MS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Ford1571.9 years
Sanford1567.5 years
Hentz1269.3 years
Johnson1176.1 years
Smith1073.0 years
Meek976.2 years
Williams972.5 years
Darby872.5 years
Herron886.3 years
Mcminn876.8 years

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