Cortland County, New York
NY · FIPS 36023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 46,246 | — | #1,073 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,418 | -6.3% | #1,168 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.0 years | -4.9% | #2,750 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $162,100 | -42.5% | #1,979 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $984 | -15.4% | #1,051 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% | +1.3% | #1,465 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cortland County has a population of 46,246, making it the #1,073 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.0 years, which is 4.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Cortland County is $70,418, ranking #1,168 out of 3,222 counties — 6.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.8% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Cortland County is $162,100 (-42.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $984/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.3%.
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95.5% of residents in Cortland County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.1% above the national rate.
About Cortland County, New York
Cortland County, New York has a total population of 46,246, making it the 1,073rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cortland County is 37.0 years, which is 4.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cortland County is $70,418, which ranks #1,168 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Cortland County is $162,100, 42.5% below the national median. Renters in Cortland County pay a median gross rent of $984 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cortland County, 29.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.9 min.
Cortland County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.6%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
All data for Cortland County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.