Cortland is a city located in Trumbull County Ohio. Cortland has a 2024 population of 7,050. Cortland is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually and its population has decreased by -0.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,096 in 2020.
The average household income in Cortland is $84,488 with a poverty rate of 10.14%. The median age in Cortland is 51.4 years: 45.8 years for males, and 55.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cortland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,371 | 90.07% |
| Two or more races | 365 | 5.16% |
| Black or African American | 169 | 2.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 145 | 2.05% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,228 | 2.16 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Married | 1,543 | 2.88 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
| Non Family | 1,159 | 1.04 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Female | 382 | 2.47 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Male | 144 | 2.62 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
75.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 116 | 2.19% |
| Associates Degree | 452 | 8.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 825 | 15.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,177 | 22.18% |
| High School Graduate | 1,827 | 34.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 0.77% |
| Some College | 868 | 16.36% |
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 | 4,907 | 4,756 | 1,802 |
| 2+ Races | 177 | 175 | 110 |
| Black | 149 | 145 | 22 |
| Islander | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Native American | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 18 | 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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,531 | $100,047 | $42,266 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,493 | $69,276 | $59,161 |
| High School Graduate | $43,134 | $51,964 | $29,405 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,422 | $58,982 | $45,118 |
| Some College | $42,109 | $58,596 | $32,353 |
$56,422
Average Earnings
$58,982
Average Male
$45,118
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.41% of Cortland residents speak only English, while 2.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,235 | 639 | 10.25% |
| Multiple | 363 | 54 | 14.88% |
| Black | 162 | 13 | 8.02% |
10.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.04%
Male Poverty Rate
10.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cortland is Multiple, with 14.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cortland is Black, with 8.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.11% |
| Some College | 10.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 3.49% |
| Male Employed | 0.9% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,607 | $107,001 |
| Households | $60,767 | $84,488 |
| Married Families | $116,868 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,419 | $41,400 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.3%
Male Marriage Rate
54.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
536
Number of Veterans
503
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 192 |
| Vietnam | 123 |
| Korea | 53 |
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 176 |
| 35 to 54 | 138 |
| 65 to 74 | 120 |
| 55 to 64 | 102 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 533 | 10.09% |
| Black | 3 | 2.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
1.6%
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
74.85%
Born in Cortland
97.16%
Native Born
2.84%
Foreign Born
0.48%
Non Citizen
2.36%
Naturalized
97.16% of Cortland residents were born in the United States, with 74.85% having been born in Ohio. 0.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,994 | -11 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 7,005 | -11 | -0.16% |
| 2027 | 7,016 | -12 | -0.17% |
| 2026 | 7,028 | -11 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 7,039 | -11 | -0.16% |
| 2024 | 7,050 | -12 | -0.17% |
| 2023 | 7,062 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 7,068 | -30 | -0.42% |
| 2021 | 7,098 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 7,096 | 316 | 4.66% |
| 2019 | 6,780 | -35 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 6,815 | -32 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 6,847 | -51 | -0.74% |
| 2016 | 6,898 | -52 | -0.75% |
| 2015 | 6,950 | -47 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 6,997 | -46 | -0.65% |
| 2013 | 7,043 | -35 | -0.49% |
| 2012 | 7,078 | -48 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 7,126 | -19 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 7,145 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,830 | 1,164 | 20.54% |
| 1990 | 5,666 | 655 | 13.07% |
| 1980 | 5,011 | 2,486 | 98.46% |
| 1970 | 2,525 | -4,469 | -63.9% |