CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9709
New York · Cortland County · 4,233 residents · 1.189 sq mi
Notable rankings
#99lowest short commute in NY14.8 min#322lowest young in NY30.1 yrs#413lowest low education in NY13.9%#434lowest low home value in NY$135,900TRACT SHAPE · Cortland County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 9709 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,009. Population has declined 14% since 2020. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $135,900. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Cortland County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,233
−14%since 2020
from 4,895 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,560 / sq mi
−14%since 2020
from 4,117 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.1
Unchangedsince 2020
from 30.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$48,009
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $45,208 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,839
+23%since 2020
from $21,777 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+4%since 2020
from 0.389 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.8%
Retail trade10.4%
Finance & insurance7.4%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
Wholesale trade4.5%
Other services4.4%
Public administration4.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
Construction1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$135,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $98,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,018
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $686 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
59.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+30%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(4,430)
Black2.7%(131)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(209)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other2.4%(119)
Diversity Score22.2%(1,088)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(3,591)
Black4.9%(209)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(341)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(92)
Diversity Score33.9%(1,434)
Diversity Score
34
+52%since 2020
from 22 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
14.8 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 14.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 74.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
Female
58.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
Foreign born
1.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 73.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% 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 4,233 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $48,009 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $135,900, and the typical rent is about $1,018 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 13.9% 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 21.2% 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