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Cortland West

New York · 1,286 residents · 5.166 sq mi
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Cortland West is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,952. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $185,300. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,286
−4%since 2000
from 1,345 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
249 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 260 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.4
+21%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9811K1K1K1K1990201020202024Cortland West
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,952
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,057 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,242
+78%since 2000
from $23,666 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.7%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
13.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,187)
Black1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(21)
Asian2.1%(27)
Other4%(52)
Diversity Score20.5%(263)
Diversity Score
20
+207%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.2%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.0 ptssince 2013
from 98.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cortland West, New York?

Cortland West, New York has about 1,286 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cortland West, New York earns about $84,952 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 $185,300.

How educated are people in Cortland West, New York?

About 41.9% 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 2.7% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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