Population Statistics for Cortland, New York in 2024
- Total population: 17,450, male: 8,395 and female: 9,055
- Median age: 27.4 years, male: 27.7 and female: 27.2
- Median household income: $59,482
- Housing units: 7,718 total, occupied: 7,019 and vacant: 699
Population by Age and Gender
In Cortland, New York, there are 1,282 males under 18 years old (15.3%), 6,175 aged 18 to 64 (73.6%), and 938 aged 65 and over (11.2%). Among females, 1,307 are under 18 years old (14.4%), 6,492 aged 18 to 64 (71.7%), and 1,256 aged 65 and over (13.9%).
Population Demographics by Race
Based on the latest data, the population in Cortland, New York is 85.5% (14,922 people) White. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.5% (968 people) of the total. Black or African American alone represents 2.9% (504 people), while Asian alone makes up 1.7% (304 people).
Household Income
About 42.4% of all households earn under $50,000. Around 32.8% of households have incomes between $50,000 and $100,000, while 21.4% earn between $100,000 and $200,000. A small portion, 3.3%, report incomes over $200,000.
Households and Families
About 42.0% of households are married couples, while 5.4% are headed by a male householder with no spouse present. Female householders account for 16.1% of households, and 36.5% are non-family households.
Marital Status of Population
Overall, 33.3% of men and 28.8% of women are currently married. Among those who have never married, the share is 55.8% for men and 54.2% for women. Divorce rates are 12.0% among women compared to 8.2% for men, while 5.1% of women and 2.7% of men are widowed.
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