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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Cortland West

New York · 1,297 residents · 5.166 sq mi
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Cortland West is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $50,165. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $104,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 52% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,297
−4%vs 2000
vs 1,345 in 2000
1990 – 2024
251 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 260 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.4
−12%vs 2000
vs 42.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9811K1K1K1K1990201020202024Cortland West
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,165
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,057 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,554
−22%vs 2000
vs $23,666 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.2%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$104,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $111,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$333
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $532 in 2000
US average: $450
91.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.8% in 2000
8.8% rent
2.1
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,291)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(12)
Asian1.1%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(90)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,206)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian5.9%(76)
Other1.2%(15)
Diversity Score17.8%(231)
18
+167%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.1%
+10.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.3%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
17.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
+31%vs 2000
vs 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Cortland West, New York?

Cortland West, New York has about 1,297 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Cortland West, New York?

The typical household in Cortland West, New York earns about $50,165 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cortland West, New York expensive?

In Cortland West, New York, the median home is worth about $104,000, and the typical rent is about $333 a month.

How educated are people in Cortland West, New York?

About 43.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cortland West, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cortland West, New York?

About 3.2% of people in Cortland West, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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