Demographics in Cortland, NY

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Cortland?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

17,465

Male

8,245

47.2%

Female

9,220

52.8%

Median Age

27.2

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

87.3%

Black

4.2%

Hispanic

5.4%

Asian

2.1%

Two or More

5.2%

Other

1.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

14.2%

High School or Higher

31.3%

Foreign Born

3.1%

Veterans

3.7%

Married

26.2%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Cortland, NY has a population of 17,465 with a median age of 27.2. The racial makeup is 87.3% White, 5.4% Hispanic, 4.2% Black, 2.1% Asian. About 14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 3.1%.