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Cortland West

New York · 1,356 residents · 5.166 sq mi
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Cortland West is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $177,300. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,356
+1%since 2000
from 1,345 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
262 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 260 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.1
+13%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9811K1K1K1K1990201020202024Cortland West
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,375
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,057 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,620
+25%since 2000
from $23,666 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.277
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $532 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−30.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
9.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+7%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,285)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(19)
Asian1.8%(24)
Other2.1%(29)
Diversity Score13.7%(186)
Diversity Score
14
+106%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.1%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+24%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
66.1%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
55.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cortland West, New York?

Cortland West, New York has about 1,356 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cortland West, New York earns about $74,375 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 $177,300, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Cortland West, New York?

About 52.1% 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 3.3% of people in Cortland West, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cortland West, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Cortland West, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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