Cortland County, New York

Total Population: 46,401

County Seat: Cortland

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Median Home Value

$158,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$67,527

Across all households

Median Age

36.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

28.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)89.7%
Hispanic or Latino3.5%
Two or More Races2.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.4%
Other Race0.4%

Under 18 Years

18.7%

65 Years and Over

16.7%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.0%

No Health Insurance

3.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

28.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

15.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$67,527

Mean Household Income

$82,947

Per Capita Income

$33,818

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$158,100

Median Rent

$911/mo

Total Housing Units

20,842

Owner-Occupied

66.4%

Renter-Occupied

33.6%

Vacancy Rate

10.0%

Married Couple Households

43.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

11.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.2%

Average Household Size

2.28

Broadband Internet Access

87.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 36023.