Cortland County, NY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$67,527
Per Capita Income
$33,818
Poverty Rate
12.8%
SNAP Recipients
14.8%
Gini Index
0.418
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.7%
$25K–$50K18.4%
$50K–$75K19.9%
$75K–$100K13.8%
$100K–$150K16.8%
$150K–$200K7.5%
$200K+6.0%
The median household income in Cortland County, NY is $67,527 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $33,818. 12.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.418 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).