Cortland County's estimated 2026 population is 45,638 with a growth rate of -0.46% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cortland County is the 51st largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 49,277 and has seen a growth of -7.38% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37 years
Female: 36.8 years
Male: 37.2 years
There are 37,699 adults, (7,929 of whom are seniors) in Cortland County.
Female: 23,299 (50.4%)
Male: 22,947 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Cortland County includes 89.97% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,609 | 89.97% |
| Two or more races | 2,539 | 5.49% |
| Black or African American | 861 | 1.86% |
| Asian | 656 | 1.42% |
| Other race | 550 | 1.19% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
Cortland County's average per capita income is $49,109. Household income levels show a median of $70,418. The poverty rate stands at 12.76%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,149 | $116,378 |
| Families | $88,091 | $104,261 |
| Households | $70,418 | $85,337 |
| Non Families | $41,392 | $54,119 |
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