CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9708
New York · Cortland County · 2,682 residents · 0.258 sq mi
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#14lowest short commute in NY#444 US11.1 min#41lowest young in NY#126 US19.3 yrs#44lowest low rent in NY#930 US$537#50highest broadband in NY#1369 US100.0%TRACT SHAPE · Cortland County, NY
The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $153,800. At a median age of 19.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 19.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,682
+8%since 2020
from 2,485 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
10,395 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 9,632 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
19.3
−2%since 2020
from 19.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$6,816
+8%since 2020
from $6,312 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
−21.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+3%since 2020
from 0.410 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.9%
Retail trade3.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Other services1.4%
Wholesale trade0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$153,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $139,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
38.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
61.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(2,070)
Black6.5%(162)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(79)
Asian3.8%(95)
Other3.2%(79)
Diversity Score37.3%(927)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(2,068)
Black3.8%(102)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(232)
Asian5.1%(137)
Other5.3%(143)
Diversity Score48.9%(1,311)
Diversity Score
49
+31%since 2020
from 37 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
11.1 min
−20%since 2020
from 14.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
34.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
44.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
Female
60.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+25.8 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,682 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $153,800.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 23.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024