Cortland, IL

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Cortland Overview

4,734
TOTAL POPULATION
2,663
MALE POPULATION
2,071
FEMALE POPULATION
128.59
MALES / 100 FEMALES
77.77
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,032
PER CAPITA INCOME
$106,384
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$76,869
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
46.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
54.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.34
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,947
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
79.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Cortland Zip Codes

Cortland Area Codes

Race in Cortland

The most populous races in Cortland are White / Caucasian (3,771 | 79.7%), Hispanic or Latino (769 | 16.2%), and Black / African American (564 | 11.9%).
Race in Cortland
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American56411.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino76916.2%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian3,77179.7%
Two or more Races3637.7%
Some other Race360.8%
Total4,734100.0%

Ancestry in Cortland

The most populous ancestries reported in Cortland are German (1,240 | 26.2%), Irish (715 | 15.1%), Polish (488 | 10.3%), South American (327 | 6.9%), and Mexican (318 | 6.7%), together accounting for 65.2% of all Cortland residents.
Ancestry in Cortland
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1092.3%
Armenian110.2%
Austrian310.6%
Belgian220.5%
Bhutanese160.3%
British West Indian921.9%
Cherokee541.1%
Chilean240.5%
Colombian2826.0%
Croatian200.4%
Czech501.1%
Czechoslovakian380.8%
Danish320.7%
Dutch1843.9%
Eastern European1733.6%
Ecuadorian210.4%
English2775.9%
European380.8%
French260.5%
German1,24026.2%
Greek210.4%
Guyanese1683.5%
Hungarian110.2%
Irish71515.1%
Italian2745.8%
Mexican3186.7%
Northern European90.2%
Norwegian952.0%
Polish48810.3%
Puerto Rican901.9%
Romanian80.2%
Scandinavian80.2%
Scotch-Irish130.3%
Scottish921.9%
Slavic380.8%
Slovak330.7%
Slovene70.2%
South American3276.9%
Spaniard200.4%
Spanish140.3%
Swedish1232.6%
Welsh320.7%
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Immigrants in Cortland

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Cortland came from Latin America (199 | 4.2%), Colombia (142 | 3.0%), South America (142 | 3.0%), Central America (57 | 1.2%), and Mexico (57 | 1.2%), together accounting for 12.6% of all Cortland residents.
Immigrants in Cortland
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia80.2%
Belgium130.3%
Central America571.2%
Colombia1423.0%
Europe240.5%
Germany110.2%
Latin America1994.2%
Mexico571.2%
Saudi Arabia80.2%
South America1423.0%
Western Asia80.2%
Western Europe240.5%
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Sex and Age in Cortland

Sex and Age in Cortland

The most populous age groups in Cortland are 10 to 14 Years (303 | 11.4%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (299 | 14.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Cortland
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years169 (6.4%)128 (6.2%)
5 to 9 Years184 (6.9%)106 (5.1%)
10 to 14 Years303 (11.4%)109 (5.3%)
15 to 19 Years65 (2.4%)73 (3.5%)
20 to 24 Years199 (7.5%)198 (9.6%)
25 to 29 Years283 (10.6%)299 (14.4%)
30 to 34 Years301 (11.3%)224 (10.8%)
35 to 39 Years290 (10.9%)164 (7.9%)
40 to 44 Years154 (5.8%)154 (7.4%)
45 to 49 Years70 (2.6%)23 (1.1%)
50 to 54 Years132 (5.0%)121 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years142 (5.3%)167 (8.1%)
60 to 64 Years138 (5.2%)106 (5.1%)
65 to 69 Years80 (3.0%)36 (1.7%)
70 to 74 Years42 (1.6%)53 (2.6%)
75 to 79 Years69 (2.6%)52 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years11 (0.4%)58 (2.8%)
85 Years and over31 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,663 (100.0%)2,071 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Cortland

Median Family Size in Cortland

The median family size in Cortland is 3.22 persons per family, with single male/father families (170 | 15.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.33 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (103 | 9.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.68 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Cortland
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple808 (74.8%)3.27
Single Male/Father170 (15.7%)3.33
Single Female/Mother103 (9.5%)2.68
Total Families1,081 (100.0%)3.22

Median Household Size in Cortland

The median household size in Cortland is 2.83 persons per household, with single male/father households (170 | 10.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.56 persons per household. non-family households (592 | 35.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.48 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Cortland
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple808 (48.3%)3.31
Single Male/Father170 (10.2%)4.56
Single Female/Mother103 (6.2%)3.94
Non-family592 (35.4%)1.48
Total Households1,673 (100.0%)2.83

Household Size by Marriage Status in Cortland

Out of a total of 1,673 households in Cortland, 1,081 (64.6%) are family households, while 592 (35.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 314, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 303.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Cortland
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-303 (18.1%)
2-Person Households312 (18.6%)289 (17.3%)
3-Person Households314 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households168 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households129 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households106 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households52 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,081 (64.6%)592 (35.4%)

Female Fertility in Cortland

Fertility by Age in Cortland

Average fertility rate in Cortland is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 75.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Cortland
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years54 (100.0%)75.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total54 (100.0%)46.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cortland

53.7% of women with births (54) in Cortland are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 46.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 46.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cortland
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years29 (53.7%)25 (46.3%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29 (53.7%)25 (46.3%)

Fertility by Education in Cortland

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Cortland
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma20 (37.0%)78.0
College or Associate's Degree25 (46.3%)60.0
Bachelor's Degree9 (16.7%)30.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total54 (100.0%)46.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cortland

46.3% of women with births in Cortland are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cortland
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29 (53.7%)25 (46.3%)

Income in Cortland

Income Overview in Cortland

Per Capita Income in Cortland is $37,032, while median incomes of families and households are $106,384 and $76,869 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,734$37,032
Median Family Income1,081$106,384
Mean Family Income1,081$115,135
Median Household Income1,673$76,869
Mean Household Income1,673$104,712
Income Deficit1,081$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,73446.03%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,73453.97¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,7340.34

Earnings by Sex in Cortland

Average Earnings in Cortland are $38,644, $53,079 for men and $28,646 for women, a difference of 46.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Cortland
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,727 (55.9%)$53,079
Female1,362 (44.1%)$28,646
Total3,089 (100.0%)$38,644

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cortland

The most common earnings brackets in Cortland are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (328 | 19.0%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (193 | 14.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cortland
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less42 (2.4%)55 (4.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99923 (1.3%)57 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)62 (4.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99989 (5.1%)41 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49922 (1.3%)42 (3.1%)
$12,500 to $14,99920 (1.2%)52 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49913 (0.7%)43 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)42 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49911 (0.6%)49 (3.6%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)97 (7.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999238 (13.8%)193 (14.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999106 (6.1%)108 (7.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999108 (6.2%)57 (4.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99984 (4.9%)15 (1.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99981 (4.7%)53 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $54,99958 (3.4%)90 (6.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999328 (19.0%)51 (3.7%)
$65,000 to $74,999115 (6.7%)100 (7.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999163 (9.4%)72 (5.3%)
$100,000+226 (13.1%)83 (6.1%)
Total1,727 (100.0%)1,362 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cortland

Average earnings in Cortland are $53,689 for men and $29,987 for women, a difference of 44.2%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $57,745, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $41,471. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,250, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $22,917.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cortland
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$57,745$22,917
College or Associate's Degree$41,471$28,894
Bachelor's Degree$55,896$56,250
Graduate Degree$56,991$0
Total$53,689$29,987

Family Income in Cortland

Family Income Brackets in Cortland

According to the Cortland family income data, there are 315 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Cortland
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999121.1%
$25,000 to $34,999706.5%
$35,000 to $49,99913112.1%
$50,000 to $74,99911110.3%
$75,000 to $99,99916615.4%
$100,000 to $149,99931529.1%
$150,000 to $199,99921019.4%
$200,000+656.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cortland

5-person families (101 | 9.3%) account for the highest median family income in Cortland with $139,659 per family, while 2-person families (401 | 37.1%) have the highest median income of $46,958 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cortland
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families401 (37.1%)$93,917
3-Person Families302 (27.9%)$106,250
4-Person Families157 (14.5%)$111,979
5-Person Families101 (9.3%)$139,659
6-Person Families120 (11.1%)$135,469
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,081 (100.0%)$106,384

Family Income by Number of Earners in Cortland

Family Income by Number of Earners in Cortland
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners108 (10.0%)$0
1 Earner286 (26.5%)$0
2 Earners412 (38.1%)$109,773
3+ Earners275 (25.4%)$140,813
Total1,081 (100.0%)$106,384

Household Income in Cortland

Household Income Brackets in Cortland

With 458 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Cortland, accounting for 27.4% of all households. In contrast, only 28 households (1.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Cortland
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000382.3%
$10,000 to $14,999281.7%
$15,000 to $24,999352.1%
$25,000 to $34,999593.5%
$35,000 to $49,9991368.1%
$50,000 to $74,99945827.4%
$75,000 to $99,99920612.3%
$100,000 to $149,99929117.4%
$150,000 to $199,99933520.0%
$200,000+875.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Cortland

The median household income in Cortland is $76,869, with the highest median household income of $111,354 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 429 households (25.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 134 households (8.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Cortland
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years134 (8.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years856 (51.2%)$75,617
45 to 64 Years429 (25.6%)$111,354
65+ Years254 (15.2%)$0
Total1,673 (100.0%)$76,869

Poverty in Cortland

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cortland

With 3.9% poverty level for males and 5.1% for females among the residents of Cortland, 18 to 24 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 59 males (27.1%) and 88 females (16.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cortland
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years59 (27.1%)17 (7.8%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)88 (16.8%)
35 to 44 Years33 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total103 (3.9%)105 (5.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cortland

According to the poverty statistics in Cortland, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cortland
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years169 (100.0%)128 (100.0%)
5 Years16 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years298 (100.0%)97 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years173 (100.0%)48 (100.0%)
15 Years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years32 (100.0%)53 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years159 (72.9%)201 (92.2%)
25 to 34 Years584 (100.0%)435 (83.2%)
35 to 44 Years411 (92.6%)318 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years202 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years280 (100.0%)273 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years122 (100.0%)89 (100.0%)
75 Years and over100 (90.1%)110 (100.0%)
Total2,560 (96.1%)1,933 (94.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cortland

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cortland
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children425 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children264 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children119 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total808 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cortland

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cortland
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cortland

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cortland
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Cortland

Employment by Class of Employer in Cortland

Among the 2,783 employed individuals in Cortland, private company employees (1,802 | 64.7%), not-for-profit organizations (378 | 13.6%), and local government employees (221 | 7.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Cortland
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,80264.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)391.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1003.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations37813.6%
Local Government Employees2217.9%
State Government Employees2197.9%
Federal Government Employees240.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,783100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Cortland

According to the labor force statistics for Cortland, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,721), 79.2% or 2,947 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 156 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 397 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 21.3% or 113 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Cortland
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years51 (41.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years397 (100.0%)13 (3.3%)
25 to 29 Years531 (91.2%)113 (21.3%)
30 to 34 Years479 (91.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years634 (83.2%)23 (3.6%)
45 to 54 Years326 (94.2%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years252 (81.6%)8 (3.2%)
60 to 64 Years151 (61.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years95 (45.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over31 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,947 (79.2%)156 (5.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cortland

According to labor force statistics for Cortland, 85.7% of individuals (2,372) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,768) are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 145 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 98.1% or 881 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 19.5% or 23 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cortland
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School118 (92.2%)25 (19.5%)
High School Diploma487 (69.1%)11 (1.6%)
College / Associate Degree887 (85.5%)132 (12.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher881 (98.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,372 (85.7%)169 (6.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Cortland

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cortland are Community & Social Service (284 | 10.2%), Management (178 | 6.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (178 | 6.4%), Business & Financial (167 | 6.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (142 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Cortland

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cortland, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (86.0%), Health Technologists (84.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (74.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Cortland
OccupationMaleFemale
Management94 (52.8%)84 (47.2%)
Business & Financial121 (72.5%)46 (27.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science142 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 132 (46.5%)152 (53.5%)
Education, Arts & Media62 (55.9%)49 (44.1%)
Legal Services & Support22 (68.8%)10 (31.2%)
Education Instruction & Library29 (25.7%)84 (74.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment19 (67.9%)9 (32.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating25 (14.0%)153 (86.0%)
Health Technologists17 (15.3%)94 (84.7%)
Total (Category)514 (54.2%)435 (45.8%)
Total (Overall)1,518 (54.4%)1,272 (45.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Cortland are Cleaning & Maintenance (157 | 5.6%), Healthcare Support (140 | 5.0%), Security & Protection (125 | 4.5%), Firefighting & Prevention (68 | 2.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (63 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Cortland

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Cortland, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (93.6%), and Law Enforcement (86.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (77.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Cortland
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)140 (100.0%)
Security & Protection117 (93.6%)8 (6.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement49 (86.0%)8 (14.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving14 (22.2%)49 (77.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance66 (42.0%)91 (58.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Total (Category)197 (38.0%)321 (62.0%)
Total (Overall)1,518 (54.4%)1,272 (45.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Cortland are Office & Administration (456 | 16.3%), and Sales & Related (348 | 12.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Cortland

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Cortland
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related153 (44.0%)195 (56.0%)
Office & Administration199 (43.6%)257 (56.4%)
Total (Category)352 (43.8%)452 (56.2%)
Total (Overall)1,518 (54.4%)1,272 (45.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Cortland are Construction & Extraction (148 | 5.3%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (110 | 3.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Cortland

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Cortland
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction148 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)258 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,518 (54.4%)1,272 (45.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Cortland are Production (124 | 4.4%), Transportation (109 | 3.9%), and Material Moving (28 | 1.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Cortland

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Cortland
OccupationMaleFemale
Production124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation55 (50.5%)54 (49.5%)
Material Moving18 (64.3%)10 (35.7%)
Total (Category)197 (75.5%)64 (24.5%)
Total (Overall)1,518 (54.4%)1,272 (45.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Cortland

Employment Industries in Cortland

The major employment industries in Cortland include Retail Trade (449 | 16.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (404 | 14.5%), Educational Services (401 | 14.4%), Construction (234 | 8.4%), and Professional & Scientific (208 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Cortland

Employment Industries by Sex in Cortland

The Cortland industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Construction (96.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (95.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Cortland
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction226 (96.6%)8 (3.4%)
Manufacturing180 (95.2%)9 (4.8%)
Wholesale Trade96 (86.5%)15 (13.5%)
Retail Trade168 (37.4%)281 (62.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing90 (57.3%)67 (42.7%)
Utilities33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information36 (83.7%)7 (16.3%)
Finance & Insurance124 (93.9%)8 (6.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific133 (63.9%)75 (36.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support68 (55.3%)55 (44.7%)
Educational Services193 (48.1%)208 (51.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance17 (4.2%)387 (95.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation11 (57.9%)8 (42.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services29 (31.5%)63 (68.5%)
Public Administration67 (69.8%)29 (30.2%)
Total1,518 (54.4%)1,272 (45.6%)

Education in Cortland

School Enrollment in Cortland

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,252 students in Cortland are middle school (323 | 25.8%), college / undergraduate (201 | 16.1%), and high school (197 | 15.7%).
School Enrollment in Cortland
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool796.3%
Kindergarten705.6%
Elementary School19515.6%
Middle School32325.8%
High School19715.7%
College / Undergraduate20116.1%
Graduate / Professional18714.9%
Total1,252100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cortland

Out of a total of 1,252 students who are enrolled in schools in Cortland, 192 (15.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,060 (84.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 36 (36.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 20 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cortland
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds54 (85.7%)9 (14.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old241 (85.8%)40 (14.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds383 (93.0%)29 (7.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds63 (63.6%)36 (36.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds158 (89.3%)19 (10.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds52 (82.5%)11 (17.5%)
35 Years and over89 (65.0%)48 (35.0%)
Total1,060 (84.7%)192 (15.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cortland

Science & technology (249 | 22.7%), business (192 | 17.5%), education (156 | 14.2%), social sciences (141 | 12.9%), and communications (72 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 1,096 individuals in Cortland who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cortland
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics201.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural171.5%
Physical & Health Sciences131.2%
Psychology484.4%
Social Sciences14112.9%
Engineering111.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies80.7%
Science & Technology24922.7%
Business19217.5%
Education15614.2%
Literature & Languages111.0%
Liberal Arts & History555.0%
Visual & Performing Arts474.3%
Communications726.6%
Arts & Humanities565.1%
Total1,096100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Cortland

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cortland

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Cortland are males with 2 vehicles (624, accounting for 41.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (442, making up 49.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cortland
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle19 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle285 (18.8%)277 (21.9%)
2 Vehicles624 (41.1%)442 (34.9%)
3 Vehicles349 (23.0%)267 (21.1%)
4 Vehicles139 (9.2%)172 (13.6%)
5 or more Vehicles102 (6.7%)107 (8.5%)
Total1,518 (100.0%)1,265 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Cortland

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Cortland are 10 to 14 minutes (599 commuters, 22.5%), 15 to 19 minutes (422 commuters, 15.9%), and 40 to 44 minutes (401 commuters, 15.1%).
Commute Time in Cortland
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes90.3%
5 to 9 Minutes2027.6%
10 to 14 Minutes59922.5%
15 to 19 Minutes42215.9%
20 to 24 Minutes1515.7%
25 to 29 Minutes853.2%
30 to 34 Minutes1154.3%
35 to 39 Minutes732.7%
40 to 44 Minutes40115.1%
45 to 59 Minutes28010.5%
60 to 89 Minutes2519.4%
90 or more Minutes732.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Cortland

The most common commute times in Cortland are 10 to 14 minutes (260 commuters, 17.9%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (339 commuters, 28.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Cortland
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes9 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes32 (2.2%)170 (14.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes260 (17.9%)339 (28.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes215 (14.8%)207 (17.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes108 (7.4%)43 (3.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes47 (3.2%)38 (3.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes92 (6.3%)23 (1.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes45 (3.1%)28 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes257 (17.7%)144 (11.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes149 (10.3%)131 (10.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes174 (12.0%)77 (6.4%)
90 or more Minutes62 (4.3%)11 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cortland

The most frequent times of departure to work in Cortland are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (227, 15.7%) for males and 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (196, 16.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cortland
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM49 (3.4%)11 (0.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM59 (4.1%)34 (2.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM160 (11.0%)196 (16.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM184 (12.7%)48 (4.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM184 (12.7%)130 (10.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM227 (15.7%)138 (11.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM217 (15.0%)108 (8.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM46 (3.2%)190 (15.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM80 (5.5%)113 (9.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM10 (0.7%)70 (5.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM32 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM127 (8.8%)65 (5.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM75 (5.2%)108 (8.9%)
Total1,450 (100.0%)1,211 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Cortland

Occupancy by Ownership in Cortland

Of the total 1,673 dwellings in Cortland, owner-occupied units account for 1,219 (72.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 454 (27.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Cortland
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,21972.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units45427.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,673100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Cortland

Occupancy by Household Size in Cortland
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household30318.1%
2-Person Household60135.9%
3-Person Household31418.8%
4+ Person Household45527.2%
Total Housing Units1,673100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cortland

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cortland
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household176 (58.1%)127 (41.9%)
2-Person Household381 (63.4%)220 (36.6%)
3-Person Household285 (90.8%)29 (9.2%)
4+ Person Household377 (82.9%)78 (17.1%)
Total Housing Units1,219 (72.9%)454 (27.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cortland

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cortland
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School151 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma235 (77.8%)67 (22.2%)
College/Associate Degree381 (68.5%)175 (31.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher452 (68.1%)212 (31.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cortland

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cortland
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years52331.3%
35 to 44 Years46727.9%
45 to 54 Years1398.3%
55 to 64 Years29017.3%
65 to 74 Years995.9%
75 to 84 Years1247.4%
85 Years and Over311.8%
Total1,673100.0%

Housing Finances in Cortland

Median Income by Occupancy in Cortland

Median Income by Occupancy in Cortland
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,219 (72.9%)$108,713
Renter-Occupied454 (27.1%)$67,127
Average1,673 (100.0%)$76,869

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cortland

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cortland
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)27 (5.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)11 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99928 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99930 (2.5%)5 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99959 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99990 (7.4%)46 (10.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999158 (13.0%)301 (66.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999166 (13.6%)40 (8.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999267 (21.9%)24 (5.3%)
$150,000 or more421 (34.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,219 (100.0%)454 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cortland

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cortland
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49946 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79986 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99997 (8.0%)15 (3.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499268 (22.0%)272 (59.9%)
$1,500 to $1,999384 (31.5%)154 (33.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499274 (22.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99925 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more39 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,219 (100.0%)454 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Cortland

Housing Structures in Cortland

Housing Structures in Cortland
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,08765.0%
Single Unit, Attached28717.2%
2 Unit Apartments482.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments23113.8%
10 or more Apartments201.2%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total1,673100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cortland

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cortland
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,027 (94.5%)60 (5.5%)
Single Unit, Attached135 (47.0%)152 (53.0%)
2 Unit Apartments37 (77.1%)11 (22.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)231 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,219 (72.9%)454 (27.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cortland

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cortland
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)54 (11.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms404 (33.1%)275 (60.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms488 (40.0%)68 (15.0%)
8 or more Rooms327 (26.8%)57 (12.6%)
Total1,219 (100.0%)454 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cortland

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cortland
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,121 (92.0%)380 (83.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity72 (5.9%)74 (16.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene23 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,219 (100.0%)454 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Cortland

Household Vehicle Usage in Cortland
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle27 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle264 (21.7%)219 (48.2%)
2 Vehicles534 (43.8%)178 (39.2%)
3 or more Vehicles394 (32.3%)57 (12.6%)
Total1,219 (100.0%)454 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Cortland

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Cortland

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units226993
Median Property Value$195,500$196,500
Median Household Income$75,313$389
Monthly Housing Costs$816$39
Real Estate Taxes$5,916$37

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cortland

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cortland
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)18 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)23 (2.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999195 (86.3%)929 (93.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99931 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)23 (2.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total226 (100.0%)993 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cortland

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cortland
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)9 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $24,99958 (25.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99923 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)36 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99931 (13.7%)90 (9.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99931 (13.7%)127 (12.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99951 (22.6%)135 (13.6%)
$150,000 or more32 (14.2%)216 (21.7%)
Total226 (100.0%)993 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cortland

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cortland
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x57 (25.2%)125,069 (12,595.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x26 (11.5%)586 (59.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x54 (23.9%)258 (26.0%)
4.0x or more89 (39.4%)55 (5.5%)
Total226 (100.0%)993 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cortland

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cortland
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49928 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499198 (87.6%)12 (1.2%)
Total226 (100.0%)993 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Cortland

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cortland

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cortland
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years327 (93.4%)23 (6.6%)
6 to 18 Years768 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years443 (96.5%)16 (3.5%)
26 to 34 Years1,022 (96.1%)42 (4.0%)
35 to 44 Years738 (96.9%)24 (3.2%)
45 to 54 Years346 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years512 (92.6%)41 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years211 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older202 (91.4%)19 (8.6%)
Total4,569 (96.5%)165 (3.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cortland

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cortland
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born327 (93.4%)23 (6.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen768 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen443 (96.5%)16 (3.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cortland

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cortland
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999389 (94.9%)21 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,021 (94.4%)61 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999730 (96.4%)27 (3.6%)
$100,000 and over2,328 (97.7%)56 (2.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cortland

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cortland
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 689 (25.4%)238 (68.0%)
6 to 18 Years295 (38.4%)490 (63.8%)
19 to 25 Years42 (9.1%)401 (87.4%)
25 to 34 Years273 (25.7%)862 (81.0%)
35 to 44 Years93 (12.2%)645 (84.7%)
45 to 54 Years12 (3.5%)334 (96.5%)
55 to 64 Years115 (20.8%)429 (77.6%)
65 to 74 Years165 (78.2%)141 (66.8%)
75 Years and over202 (91.4%)191 (86.4%)
Total1,286 (27.2%)3,731 (78.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cortland

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cortland
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years59 (11.1%)36 (13.4%)
18 to 34 Years77 (9.6%)82 (11.1%)
35 to 64 Years101 (10.9%)67 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years62 (50.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over32 (28.8%)39 (35.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Cortland

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Cortland: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years12 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)26 (3.5%)
35 to 64 Years11 (1.2%)12 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years27 (22.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over21 (18.9%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Cortland: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years24 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years21 (2.3%)19 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years14 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Cortland: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years59 (11.1%)36 (13.4%)
18 to 34 Years77 (9.6%)56 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years30 (3.2%)40 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Cortland: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years12 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (2.1%)27 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years21 (17.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over19 (17.1%)39 (35.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Cortland: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years24 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)18 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Cortland

Computing Device Access in Cortland

Computing Device Access in Cortland
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,62797.3%
Smartphone1,60395.8%
Tablet1,47087.9%
No Computing Device80.5%
Total1,673100.0%

Internet Access in Cortland

Internet Access in Cortland
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,58194.5%
Cellular Data Only110.7%
Satellite Internet482.9%
No Internet412.5%
Total1,673100.0%

Cortland Summary

Cortland, Illinois is a small village located in DeKalb County, Illinois. It is situated about 40 miles west of Chicago and is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The village has a population of approximately 3,000 people and is known for its rural charm and small-town atmosphere.

History

Cortland was founded in 1856 by a group of settlers from New York. The village was named after Cortland County, New York, where many of the settlers had come from. The village was incorporated in 1867 and has remained relatively unchanged since then.
The village was originally a farming community, but in the late 19th century, it began to develop into a small industrial center. The village was home to several factories, including a brickyard, a canning factory, and a furniture factory. These factories provided employment for many of the village’s residents.
In the early 20th century, Cortland began to experience a population decline as many of its residents moved away to larger cities in search of better job opportunities. This trend continued until the 1950s, when the village began to experience a population resurgence. This was due in part to the development of the nearby city of DeKalb, which provided employment opportunities for many of Cortland’s residents.

Geography

Cortland is located in the northern part of DeKalb County, Illinois. It is situated about 40 miles west of Chicago and is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The village is located on the banks of the Kishwaukee River and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.
The village has a total area of 1.2 square miles, all of which is land. The village is located at an elevation of 745 feet above sea level.

Economy

Cortland’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The village is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants. The village also has a few small industrial parks, which provide employment for many of the village’s residents.
The village is also home to several large employers, including a manufacturing plant and a distribution center. These employers provide employment for many of the village’s residents.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the village had a population of 3,037 people. The racial makeup of the village was 94.3% White, 1.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the village was $50,972, and the median income for a family was $60,972. The per capita income for the village was $22,972. About 4.2% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.
Cortland is a small village with a rich history and a unique atmosphere. It is a great place to live and work, and it offers its residents a variety of employment opportunities. The village is also home to a diverse population, which adds to its charm and appeal.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Cortland?
Total Population of Cortland is 4,734.
What is the Total Male Population of Cortland?
Total Male Population of Cortland is 2,663.
What is the Total Female Population of Cortland?
Total Female Population of Cortland is 2,071.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Cortland?
There are 128.59 Males per 100 Females in Cortland.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Cortland?
There are 77.77 Females per 100 Males in Cortland.
What is the Median Population Age in Cortland?
Median Population Age in Cortland is 31.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Cortland
Average Family Size in Cortland is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Cortland
Average Household Size in Cortland is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Cortland?
Per Capita income in Cortland is $37,032.
What is the Median Family Income in Cortland?
Median Family Income in Cortland is $106,384.
What is the Median Household income in Cortland?
Median Household Income in Cortland is $76,869.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Cortland?
Income or Wage Gap in Cortland is 46.0%.
Women in Cortland earn 54.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Cortland?
Inequality or Gini Index in Cortland is 0.34.
How Large is the Labor Force in Cortland?
There are 2,947 People in the Labor Forcein in Cortland.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Cortland?
79.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Cortland.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Cortland?
Unemployment Rate in Cortland is 5.3%.