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Cortland

Ohio · 7,104 residents · 4.33 sq mi
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Cortland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,453. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $147,900. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,104
+4%since 2000
from 6,830 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,641 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,577 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.4
+11%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Cortland
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,453
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,941 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,110
+18%since 2000
from $22,972 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$569
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.3%
−23.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+17%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(6,634)
Black0.9%(63)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(51)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(348)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(6,844)
Black1.2%(84)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(67)
Asian0.5%(37)
Other2%(143)
Diversity Score11.2%(794)
Diversity Score
11
+119%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+105%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.8%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cortland, Ohio?

Cortland, Ohio has about 7,104 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cortland, Ohio?

The typical household in Cortland, Ohio earns about $50,453 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cortland, Ohio expensive?

In Cortland, Ohio, the median home is worth about $147,900, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Cortland, Ohio?

About 28.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cortland, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cortland, Ohio?

About 8.6% of people in Cortland, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cortland, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Cortland, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,438 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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