Cortlandt town is located in Westchester County New York. Cortlandt town has a 2024 population of 40,950. Cortlandt town is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -3.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 42,326 in 2020.
The average household income in Cortlandt town is $170,032 with a poverty rate of 5.66%. The median age in Cortlandt town is 43 years: 41.5 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cortlandt town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,437 | 72.26% |
| Two or more races | 4,086 | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 3,524 | 8.37% |
| Other race | 2,605 | 6.18% |
| Asian | 1,432 | 3.4% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.03% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,589 | 2.79 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Married | 8,619 | 3.39 | 90.4 | 9.6 |
| Non Family | 3,992 | 1.24 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Female | 1,367 | 3.43 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Male | 611 | 3.13 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
78.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 918 | 3.15% |
| Associates Degree | 2,251 | 7.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,610 | 26.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,335 | 25.19% |
| High School Graduate | 5,711 | 19.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 723 | 2.48% |
| Some College | 4,575 | 15.71% |
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 | 20,820 | 19,894 | 11,423 |
| Hispanic | 4,164 | 3,659 | 1,335 |
| Black | 2,662 | 2,556 | 1,070 |
| 2+ Races | 2,162 | 2,031 | 962 |
| Other Race | 1,354 | 1,043 | 328 |
| Asian | 1,119 | 1,053 | 825 |
| Native American | 25 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.02%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,155 | $90,862 | $76,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $103,239 | $120,484 | $93,289 |
| High School Graduate | $46,390 | $53,895 | $29,932 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,576 | $53,631 | $21,667 |
| Overall | $71,480 | $74,885 | $66,741 |
| Some College | $51,621 | $60,972 | $43,264 |
$71,480
Average Earnings
$74,885
Average Male
$66,741
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.77% of Cortlandt town residents speak only English, while 20.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28,328 | 1,605 | 5.67% |
| Hispanic | 7,064 | 352 | 4.98% |
| Black | 3,403 | 304 | 8.93% |
| Other | 2,570 | 217 | 8.44% |
| Multiple | 3,975 | 150 | 3.77% |
| Asian | 1,424 | 39 | 2.74% |
5.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.49%
Male Poverty Rate
4.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cortlandt town is Black, with 8.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cortlandt town is Asian, with 2.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.17% |
| Some College | 9.4% |
| High School | 6.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 6.88% |
| Male Employed | 3.71% |
| Female Employed | 3.19% |
| Female Unemployed | 2.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $161,805 | $196,491 |
| Households | $136,234 | $170,032 |
| Married Families | $173,893 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $69,324 | $92,544 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.7%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,480
Number of Veterans
1,447
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 459 |
| Second Gulf War | 220 |
| First Gulf War | 176 |
| Korea | 149 |
| World War II | 91 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 521 |
| 65 to 74 | 338 |
| 35 to 54 | 299 |
| 55 to 64 | 231 |
| 18 to 34 | 91 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,119 | 4.48% |
| Black | 252 | 8.77% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 1.72% |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 2.61% |
| Other Race | 23 | 1.37% |
| Asian | 18 | 1.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
8.4%
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
71.49%
Born in Cortlandt town
86.76%
Native Born
13.24%
Foreign Born
4.14%
Non Citizen
9.1%
Naturalized
86.76% of Cortlandt town residents were born in the United States, with 71.49% having been born in New York. 4.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 39,755 | -239 | -0.6% |
| 2028 | 39,994 | -239 | -0.59% |
| 2027 | 40,233 | -239 | -0.59% |
| 2026 | 40,472 | -239 | -0.59% |
| 2025 | 40,711 | -239 | -0.58% |
| 2024 | 40,950 | -239 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 41,189 | -239 | -0.58% |
| 2022 | 41,428 | -564 | -1.34% |
| 2021 | 41,992 | -334 | -0.79% |
| 2020 | 42,326 | 28 | 0.07% |
| 2019 | 42,298 | -153 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 42,451 | -43 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 42,494 | -53 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 42,547 | 71 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 42,476 | 75 | 0.18% |
| 2014 | 42,401 | 55 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 42,346 | 177 | 0.42% |
| 2012 | 42,169 | 270 | 0.64% |
| 2011 | 41,899 | 239 | 0.57% |
| 2010 | 41,660 | 0 | 0% |