Cortland Population

1880–2026

7,007

2026 projection

1.4% since 2020 (decrease)

02K4K6K8K18801900192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Cortland. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20267,007-170.24%
20257,024-70.10%
20247,031-170.24%
20237,048-70.10%
20227,055-310.44%
20217,086-190.27%
20207,105+10.01%
20197,10400.00%
20187,104+40.06%
20177,100-160.22%

Showing 10 of 30 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Cortland has a population change higher than Trumbull County, and lower than Ohio and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%
  • Cortland−1.0%
  • Trumbull County−1.3%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Cortland Demographics

47median age

Median age

Female51.2 yrs
Male42.9 yrs

Adults

5,576
1,935 seniors (65+) · 35% of adults3,641 other adults

Sex

Female 54.6% · 3,866Male 45.4% · 3,214

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 71 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Cortland Income

$71,563median household income

Median household income

$71,563

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$60,614

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

9.8%

About 1 in 10 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Cortland Marital Status

58% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married58%60%57%
Never married21%27%16%
Divorced14%10%17%
Widowed6%2%10%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201