Courtland, Alabama
Town · Population 593 · #318 in Alabama
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About Courtland
Set in the northwestern part of Alabama, Courtland is a tiny community with an estimated population of 593.
Courtland holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.95 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 201 residents per square mile.
📰 Courtland News Today
- Lockheed Martin Opens Next Generation Interceptor Facility in Courtland, Alabama Lockheed Martin · Jun 1
- Courtland Police Chief released from hospital after patrol truck overturns in crash WAFF · Jun 30
- Courtland looks skyward: a town’s deep history and its renewed effort to build the future SoulGrown · May 6
- Courtland T. Nichols Obituary (2026) - Mobile, AL - B.E. Brown & Co Mortuary Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Peggy Hazle Obituary Jan 14, 2026 bradfordlawrencefh.com · Jan 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Courtland Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Courtland — but the Alabama one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Valley Landing Golf Course (Closed) · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)593
Rank in state#318 of 463
Land area2.95 sq mi
Density201/sq mi
Coordinates34.6700, -87.3279