Cortland, NY

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

46,984

1.33% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.5

0.275% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.8%

11.6% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$62,163

5.02% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$130,000

2.6% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

23,376

1.28% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Cortland, NY had a population of 47k people with a median age of 36.5 and a median household income of $62,163. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Cortland, NY declined from 47,618 to 46,984, a −1.33% decrease and its median household income grew from $59,194 to $62,163, a 5.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cortland, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.23%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.92%), White (Hispanic) (1.6%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.07%).

None of the households in Cortland, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Cortland, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cortland, NY are SUNY Cortland (1,982 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Cortland, NY was $130,000, and the homeownership rate was 67.3%.

Most people in Cortland, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Cortland, NY was 2 cars per household.

Cortland, NY borders Auburn, NY, Binghamton, NY, Ithaca, NY, and Syracuse, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Cortland, NY is home to a population of 47k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.63% of Cortland, NY residents were born outside of the country (1.23k people).

In 2021, there were 41 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.9k people) in Cortland, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.05k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 901 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Cortland, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Cortland, NY was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cortland, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cortland, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
42.9k ± 174
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.05k ± 223
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
901 ± 118

2.87%

Hispanic Population

1.35k people

2.87% of the people in Cortland, NY are hispanic (1.35k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cortland, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
512,419 ± 17,349 people
China
414,157 ± 15,637 people
Jamaica
233,946 ± 11,806 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 512,419 New York residents, followed by China with 414,157 and Jamaica with 233,946.

Foreign-Born Population

2.63%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.23k people

2.51%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.2k people

As of 2021, 2.63% of Cortland, NY residents (1.23k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cortland, NY was 2.51%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cortland, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
893 ± 135
Gulf War (1990s)
439 ± 141
Gulf War (2001-)
410 ± 142

Cortland, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cortland, NY employs 23.4k people. The largest industries in Cortland, NY are Educational Services (3,986 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,498 people), and Retail Trade (2,672 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($137,831), Public Administration ($62,579), and Utilities ($56,369).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $70,847. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

23.4k

2021 Value

± 1,013

−1.28%

1 Year decline

± 6.12%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cortland, NY declined at a rate of −1.28%, from 23.7k employees to 23.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cortland, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,125 people), Management Occupations (2,018 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,011 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cortland, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

23.4k

2021 Value

± 1,013

−1.28%

1 Year decline

± 6.12%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cortland, NY declined at a rate of −1.28%, from 23.7k employees to 23.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cortland, NY, are Educational Services (3,986 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,498 people), and Retail Trade (2,672 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cortland, NY, though some of these residents may live in Cortland, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,183

Median earning men ± $2,197

$31,568

Median earning women ± $1,870

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($77,917), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,182), and Manufacturing ($51,367).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($56,250), Public Administration ($49,235), and Information ($46,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

330
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
258
Manufacturing
211
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$451k
Manufacturing
$166k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$73.5k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New York.

$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Cortland, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Cortland, NY awarded 1,982 degrees. The student population of Cortland, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,820 male students and 3,838 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cortland, NY are White (1,519 and 77.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (225 and 11.5%), Black or African American (97 and 4.94%), and Unknown (56 and 2.85%).

The largest universities in Cortland, NY by number of degrees awarded are SUNY Cortland (1,982 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Cortland, NY are Physical Education Teaching & Coaching (200 and 10.1%), Elementary Education & Teaching (186 and 9.38%), and Sport & Fitness Management (164 and 8.27%).

The median tuition cost in Cortland, NY for a public four year colleges is $7,070 for in-state students and $16,980 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Cortland, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 60.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,658 (42.4% men and 57.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,658 students enrolled in Cortland, NY, 42.4% men and 57.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,037 records, of which 58.8% were women and 41.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Sport & Fitness Management
123 degree-majors awarded
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
183 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
170 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cortland, NY was Sport & Fitness Management with 123 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Cortland, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

SUNY Cortland

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,982 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was SUNY Cortland with 1,982 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 813 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cortland, NY, which is 0.695 times less than the 1,169 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,519 degrees mean that there were 6.75 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 225 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,070) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,745) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.52% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.63% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.08M), Bachelors Degree (3.3M), and Some college (2.84M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cortland, NY was $130,000 in 2021, which is 0.531 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $126,700 to $130,000, a 2.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Cortland, NY is 67.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Cortland, NY have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cortland, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cortland, NY is $62,163. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Cortland, NY was Nassau County, NY with a value of $126,576, followed by Suffolk County, NY and Putnam County, NY, with respective values of $111,660 and $111,617.

Housing

Property

$130,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,363

$12,296

Median Property Taxes

±$559

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cortland, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cortland, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.3%

Homeownership

2021

61.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.3% of the housing units in Cortland, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cortland, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cortland, NY was Nassau County, NY with a value of $126,576, followed by Suffolk County, NY and Putnam County, NY, with respective values of $111,660 and $111,617.

The following map shows all of the counties in Cortland, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,163

Median Household Income

± $3,876

18.3k

Number of Households

± 839

In 2021, the median household income of the 18.3k households in Cortland, NY grew to $62,163 from the previous year's value of $59,194.

The following chart displays the households in Cortland, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cortland, NY is from New York.

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

0.494

2020 Wage GINI in New York

In 2021, the income inequality in New York was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.136% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.3%)
Carpooled (11.2%)
Worked At Home (5.99%)

In 2021, 75.3% of workers in Cortland, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.2%) and those who worked at home (5.99%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cortland, NY have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.27% of the workforce in Cortland, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cortland, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cortland, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cortland, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cortland, NY (5.52k out of 43.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cortland, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.5% of the population of Cortland, NY has health coverage, with 54.1% on employee plans, 18.7% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 0.794% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1180 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1194 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1192 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

1,180 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,180 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1,194 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 26.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.5%

Uninsured

54.1%

Employer Coverage

18.7%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

0.794%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cortland, NY grew by 3.15% from 3.4% to 3.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cortland, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.