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Cortland

Ohio · 7,105 residents · 4.33 sq mi
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Cortland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $158,600. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,105
+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: 280
Median age
47.2
+18%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Cortland
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,941 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,976
+57%since 2000
from $22,972 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,600
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(6,595)
Black1.4%(99)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(128)
Asian0.7%(52)
Other3.8%(271)
Diversity Score18.3%(1,297)
Diversity Score
18
+258%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+110%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.3%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cortland, Ohio?

Cortland, Ohio has about 7,105 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cortland, Ohio?

The typical household in Cortland, Ohio earns about $61,250 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 $158,600, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Cortland, Ohio?

About 39.3% 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 7.3% 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 1,439 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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