Cortland is a city located in Cortland County New York. Cortland has a 2024 population of 17,196. Cortland is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -1.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,515 in 2020.
The average household income in Cortland is $68,006 with a poverty rate of 21.95%. The median age in Cortland is 27.2 years: 28.6 years for males, and 26.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cortland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,254 | 87.34% |
| Two or more races | 901 | 5.16% |
| Black or African American | 738 | 4.23% |
| Asian | 372 | 2.13% |
| Other race | 189 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,992 | 2.07 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
| Non Family | 3,688 | 1.33 | 29.8 | 70.2 |
| Married | 2,019 | 2.83 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Female | 911 | 3.07 | 40.3 | 59.7 |
| Male | 374 | 2.82 | 37.4 | 62.6 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
44.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 533 | 5.61% |
| Associates Degree | 993 | 10.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,205 | 12.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,276 | 13.42% |
| High School Graduate | 2,989 | 31.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 491 | 5.16% |
| Some College | 2,021 | 21.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,437 | 7,493 | 2,161 |
| 2+ Races | 458 | 441 | 186 |
| Black | 417 | 386 | 98 |
| Hispanic | 341 | 305 | 111 |
| Asian | 91 | 91 | 36 |
| Other Race | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 40.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,497 | $43,194 | $47,344 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,788 | $57,893 | $62,216 |
| High School Graduate | $29,142 | $25,938 | $31,015 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,601 | $65,738 | $19,177 |
| Overall | $38,746 | $38,699 | $38,811 |
| Some College | $38,724 | $39,858 | $35,122 |
$38,746
Average Earnings
$38,699
Average Male
$38,811
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.94% of Cortland residents speak only English, while 6.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,836 | 2,658 | 20.71% |
| Hispanic | 660 | 302 | 45.76% |
| Multiple | 805 | 176 | 21.86% |
| Black | 458 | 89 | 19.43% |
| Other | 105 | 82 | 78.1% |
| Asian | 125 | 54 | 43.2% |
| Native | 11 | 11 | 100% |
21.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.23%
Male Poverty Rate
24.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cortland is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cortland is Black, with 19.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.78% |
| High School | 27.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.19% |
| Some College | 5.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 56.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 51.81% |
| Female Employed | 16.09% |
| Male Employed | 8.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,168 | $89,703 |
| Households | $55,368 | $68,006 |
| Married Families | $93,339 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,204 | $45,380 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.8%
Male Marriage Rate
24.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
641
Number of Veterans
573
Male Veterans
68
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 173 |
| Second Gulf War | 167 |
| First Gulf War | 88 |
| World War II | 21 |
| Korea | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 199 |
| 55 to 64 | 172 |
| 65 to 74 | 113 |
| 75+ | 109 |
| 18 to 34 | 48 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 613 | 4.72% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 2.88% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 2.76% |
| Other Race | 12 | 6.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
57%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.83%
Born in Cortland
96.87%
Native Born
3.13%
Foreign Born
1.04%
Non Citizen
2.09%
Naturalized
96.87% of Cortland residents were born in the United States, with 83.83% having been born in New York. 1.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,797 | -80 | -0.47% |
| 2028 | 16,877 | -80 | -0.47% |
| 2027 | 16,957 | -79 | -0.46% |
| 2026 | 17,036 | -80 | -0.47% |
| 2025 | 17,116 | -80 | -0.47% |
| 2024 | 17,196 | -80 | -0.46% |
| 2023 | 17,276 | -107 | -0.62% |
| 2022 | 17,383 | -41 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 17,424 | -91 | -0.52% |
| 2020 | 17,515 | -1,035 | -5.58% |
| 2019 | 18,550 | -121 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 18,671 | -57 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 18,728 | -51 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 18,779 | -90 | -0.48% |
| 2015 | 18,869 | -185 | -0.97% |
| 2014 | 19,054 | -112 | -0.58% |
| 2013 | 19,166 | 64 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 19,102 | -200 | -1.04% |
| 2011 | 19,302 | 123 | 0.64% |
| 2010 | 19,179 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 18,740 | -1,061 | -5.36% |
| 1990 | 19,801 | -337 | -1.67% |
| 1980 | 20,138 | 517 | 2.63% |
| 1970 | 19,621 | 440 | 2.29% |
| 1960 | 19,181 | 1,029 | 5.67% |
| 1950 | 18,152 | 2,271 | 14.3% |
| 1940 | 15,881 | 838 | 5.57% |
| 1930 | 15,043 | 1,749 | 13.16% |
| 1920 | 13,294 | 1,790 | 15.56% |
| 1910 | 11,504 | 2,490 | 27.62% |
| 1900 | 9,014 | 424 | 4.94% |
| 1890 | 8,590 | 4,540 | 112.1% |
| 1880 | 4,050 | 984 | 32.09% |
| 1870 | 3,066 | -13,731 | -81.75% |