Cortland, NY

Census Place

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2020 Population

18,633

0.566% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

27.2

1.09% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

23.2%

14.2% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$48,859

10.2% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$112,500

2.83% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

9,120

2.46% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Cortland, NY had a population of 18.6k people with a median age of 27.2 and a median household income of $48,859. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Cortland, NY declined from 18,739 to 18,633, a −0.566% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,317 to $48,859, a 10.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cortland, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.49%), White (Hispanic) (2.58%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.19%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.912%).

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.

98.9% of the residents in Cortland, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cortland, NY are SUNY Cortland (1,855 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Cortland, NY was $112,500, and the homeownership rate was 47%. Most people in Cortland, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Cortland, NY was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Cortland, NY is home to a population of 18.6k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.59% of Cortland, NY residents were born outside of the country (482 people).

In 2020, there were 25.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.6k people) in Cortland, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 650 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 480 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cortland, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
16.6k ± 229
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
650 ± 141
White (Hispanic)
480 ± 175

4.43%

Hispanic Population

826 people

4.43% of the people in Cortland, NY are hispanic (826 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.59%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

482 people

1.88%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

353 people

As of 2020, 2.59% of Cortland, NY residents (482 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cortland, NY was 1.88%, 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.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.9

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 7.4

In 2020, the median age of all people in Cortland, NY was 27.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 27, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 37. But people in Cortland, NY are getting getting younger. In 2019, the average age of all Cortland, NY residents was 28.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
495,720 ± 17,065 people
China
408,272 ± 15,522 people
Jamaica
227,326 ± 11,637 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 495,720 New York residents, followed by China with 408,272 and Jamaica with 227,326.

Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

99.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.9% of Cortland, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Cortland, NY was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
268 ± 139
Vietnam
213 ± 82
Gulf War (1990s)
132 ± 78

Cortland, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New York. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New York, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New York. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New York across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Cortland, NY is $48,859. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Cortland, NY was Census Tract 9708 with a value of $100,761, followed by Census Tract 9707 and Census Tract 9709, with respective values of $72,917 and $45,208.

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,479. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Cortland, NY employs 9.12k people. The largest industries in Cortland, NY are Educational Services (1,636 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,414 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,312 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($55,385), Construction ($54,946), and Information ($51,053).

Wages

Median Household Income

$48,859

2020 value

± $3,600

10.2%

1 Year Growth

± 12.2%

Households in Cortland, NY have a median annual income of $48,859, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $44,317 in 2019, which represents a 10.2% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Cortland, NY compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$85,171

Average Male Salary in New York

± $1,267

$66,479

Average Female Salary in New York

± $926

In 2020, full-time male employees in New York made 1.28 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in New York by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in New York

White
$72,560 ± $946
Asian
$70,995 ± $2,574
Two or More Races
$56,378 ± $2,889

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of New York workers was White. These workers were paid 1.02 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in New York.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in New York by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.494

2020 Wage GINI in New York

0.497

2019 Wage GINI in New York

In 2020, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.645% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9708
Census Tract 9707
Census Tract 9709

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cortland, NY was Census Tract 9708 with a value of $100,761, followed by Census Tract 9707 and Census Tract 9709, with respective values of $72,917 and $45,208.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

23.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cortland, NY (3.61k out of 15.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
3,312 ± 402
Hispanic
400 ± 170
Two Or More
169 ± 135

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

9.12k

2020 Value

± 685

2.46%

1 Year growth

± 10.3%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Cortland, NY grew at a rate of 2.46%, from 8.9k employees to 9.12k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cortland, NY, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,265 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,035 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (927 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cortland, NY.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Cortland, NY, by number of employees, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,265 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,035 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (927 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Cortland, NY has an unusually high number of residents working as Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2.5 times higher than expected), Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (2.13 times), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (1.6 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Cortland, NY, by median earnings, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($86,250), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($66,058), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($62,014).

Industries

Employment by Industries

9.12k

2020 Value

± 685

2.46%

1 Year growth

± 10.3%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Cortland, NY grew at a rate of 2.46%, from 8.9k employees to 9.12k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cortland, NY, are Educational Services (1,636 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,414 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,312 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Cortland, NY, by number of employees, are Educational Services (1,636 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,414 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,312 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Cortland, NY has an unusually high number of Accommodation & Food Services (2.14 times higher than expected), Educational Services (1.93 times), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (1.19 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Cortland, NY, by median earnings, are Public Administration ($55,385), Construction ($54,946), and Information ($51,053).

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 $140B, followed by Electronics ($74.5B) and Mixed freight ($67.4B).

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.

$818B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

98% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $818B. This is expected to increase 98% 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
$67.2B
Pennsylvania
$49.9B
California
$31.3B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $67.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.9B and California and $31.3B.

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%). The most partisan county was New York County, NY with 86% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

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 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of New York.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for New York

60.4% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in New York

New York County, NY
86% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Bronx County, NY
82.2% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Kings County, NY
76.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in New York was New York County, NY with 86% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in New York colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from New York

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

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 Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 27 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 2020, universities in Cortland, NY awarded 1,855 degrees. The student population of Cortland, NY is skewed towards women, with 2,935 male students and 3,897 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cortland, NY are White (1,379 and 74.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (196 and 10.7%), Black or African American (125 and 6.79%), and Unknown (79 and 4.29%).

The largest universities in Cortland, NY by number of degrees awarded are SUNY Cortland (1,855 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Cortland, NY are Sport & Fitness Management (173 and 9.33%), Elementary Education & Teaching (153 and 8.25%), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (143 and 7.71%).

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.

Concentrations

Most Common

Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
137 degree-majorss awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
135 degree-majorss awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
135 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cortland, NY was Physical Education Teaching & Coaching with 137 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

SUNY Cortland

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,855 degrees awarded

$7,070

Median In-State Public

In 2020, the Cortland, NY institution with the largest number of graduating students was SUNY Cortland with 1,855 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

774

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,081

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 774 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cortland, NY, which is 0.716 times less than the 1,081 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Cortland, NY by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,379 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
196 degrees awarded
Black or African American
125 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Cortland, NY was White students. These 1,379 degrees mean that there were 7.04 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 196 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cortland, NY was $112,500 in 2020, which is 0.49 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $109,400 to $112,500, a 2.83% increase. The homeownership rate in Cortland, NY is 47%, which is lower than the national average of 64.4%. People in Cortland, NY have an average commute time of 17.2 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.

Housing

Property Value

$112,500

2020 Median

± $4,796

$109,400

2019 Median

± $3,498

In 2020, the median property value in Cortland, NY grew to to $112,500 from the previous year's value of $109,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Cortland, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cortland, NY the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$48,859

Median Household Income

± $3,600

6.66k

Number of Households

± 577

In 2020, the median household income of the 6.66k households in Cortland, NY grew to $48,859 from the previous year's value of $44,317.

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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Cortland, NY 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.

Rent vs Own

47%

2020 Homeownership

46.7%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 47% of the housing units in Cortland, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 46.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Cortland, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

17.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cortland, NY have a shorter commute time (17.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.642% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (68.8%)
Carpooled (13.8%)
Walked (10.8%)

In 2020, 68.8% of workers in Cortland, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.8%) and those who walked to work (10.8%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

96.9% of the population of Cortland, NY has health coverage, with 55.1% on employee plans, 23.1% on Medicaid, 8.12% on Medicare, 9.86% on non-group plans, and 0.77% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New York was $9,778 in 2014. This is a 4.57% increase from the previous year ($9,351).

Primary care physicians in Cortland County, NY see 2517 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.36% increase from the previous year (2389 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2974 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 273 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Orleans County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.7%). Additionally, Chenango County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Cortland County, NY.

2,517 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cortland County, NY

Primary care physicians in Cortland County, NY see an average of 2,517 patients per year. This represents a 5.36% increase from the previous year (2,389 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$9,778

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in New York

$5,338

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,803

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,179

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in New York (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.57%, from $9,351 to $9,778.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

3.06%

Uninsured

55.1%

Employer Coverage

23.1%

Medicaid

8.12%

Medicare

9.86%

Non-Group

0.77%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cortland, NY grew by 32.5% from 2.31% to 3.06%.

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.