Courtland, California
Place in California, United States
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Courtland is an unincorporated community in Sacramento County, California, United States. Courtland is located along the Sacramento River 17 miles (27 km) south-southwest of Sacramento. Courtland has a post office with ZIP code 95615, which was established in 1872.[3] As of the 2020 census, Courtland had a population of 326.[4] Courtland was named after Courtland Sims, son of James V. Sims, a landowner who opened a steamer landing in the community in 1870.[5] For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined that community as a census-designated place (CDP).
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Abandoned bank building in Courtland | |
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| Coordinates: 38°19′52″N 121°34′07″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Sacramento |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.80 sq mi (4.66 km2) |
| • Land | 1.80 sq mi (4.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4.0 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 326 |
| • Density | 181.1/sq mi (69.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 95615 |
| Area codes | Area codes 916 and 279 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1655931[2] |
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers an area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
Courtland first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.[21]
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Courtland had a population of 326, with a population density of 181.1 inhabitants per square mile (69.9/km2). The median age was 39.5 years. The age distribution was 84 people (25.8%) under the age of 18, 15 people (4.6%) aged 18 to 24, 92 people (28.2%) aged 25 to 44, 76 people (23.3%) aged 45 to 64, and 59 people (18.1%) who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 106.3 males; for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.2 males age 18 and over. The entire population lived in rural areas, with 0.0% of residents in urban areas.[22][23][24][25]
The whole population lived in households. There were 123 households, of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 56.1% were married-couple households, 3.3% were cohabiting couple households, 32.5% had a female householder with no partner present, and 8.1% had a male householder with no partner present. About 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65. There were 86 families (69.9% of all households).[22][25][26]
There were 140 housing units at an average density of 77.8 units per square mile (30.0 units/km2), of which 123 (87.9%) were occupied. Of these, 63 (51.2%) were owner-occupied, and 60 (48.8%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.3%.[22][25]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 151 | 46.3% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 8 | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 115 | 35.3% |
| Two or more races | 50 | 15.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 176 | 54.0% |
Pear Fair
Courtland hosts the annual Pear Fair, celebrating the delta's Bartlett pear harvest, a tradition since 1972.[27] The 2020 Pear Fair was cancelled due to the Covid-19 crisis.[28]
