Cortland County, New York Population 2022
Cortland County, New York's estimated population is 47,158 with a growth rate of -0.30% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cortland County, New York is the 50th largest county in New York. The 2010 Population was 49,279 and has seen a growth of -4.30% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 | 8,869 | 0.00% | |
| 1820 | 16,507 | 7,638 | 86.12% |
| 1830 | 23,791 | 7,284 | 44.13% |
| 1840 | 24,607 | 816 | 3.43% |
| 1850 | 25,140 | 533 | 2.17% |
| 1860 | 26,294 | 1,154 | 4.59% |
| 1870 | 25,173 | -1,121 | -4.26% |
| 1880 | 25,825 | 652 | 2.59% |
| 1890 | 28,657 | 2,832 | 10.97% |
| 1900 | 27,576 | -1,081 | -3.77% |
| 1910 | 29,249 | 1,673 | 6.07% |
| 1920 | 29,625 | 376 | 1.29% |
| 1930 | 31,709 | 2,084 | 7.03% |
| 1940 | 33,668 | 1,959 | 6.18% |
| 1950 | 37,158 | 3,490 | 10.37% |
| 1960 | 41,113 | 3,955 | 10.64% |
| 1970 | 45,894 | 4,781 | 11.63% |
| 1980 | 48,820 | 2,926 | 6.38% |
| 1990 | 48,963 | 143 | 0.29% |
| 2010 | 49,279 | 316 | 0.65% |
| 2011 | 49,380 | 101 | 0.20% |
| 2012 | 49,023 | -357 | -0.72% |
| 2013 | 48,905 | -118 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 48,740 | -165 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 48,290 | -450 | -0.92% |
| 2016 | 47,915 | -375 | -0.78% |
| 2017 | 47,815 | -100 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 47,722 | -93 | -0.19% |
| 2019 | 47,581 | -141 | -0.30% |
| 2020 | 47,440 | -141 | -0.30% |
| 2021 | 47,299 | -141 | -0.30% |
| 2022 | 47,158 | -141 | -0.30% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,715 | 93.90% |
| Black or African American | 1,016 | 2.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 56 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 454 | 0.95% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race | 326 | 0.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1,046 | 2.20% |
Cortland County, New York Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,980 | 2.46 | 66.2 |
| Married | 8,378 | 2.99 | 86.3 |
| Male | 1,052 | 3.22 | 57.5 |
| Female | 2,194 | 3.02 | 51.4 |
| Non Family | 6,356 | 1.43 | 46.4 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 806 | 2.69% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,982 | 6.62% |
| High School Graduate | 9,339 | 31.18% |
| Some College | 5,776 | 19.28% |
| Associates Degree | 3,991 | 13.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,411 | 14.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,648 | 12.18% |
Cortland County, New York Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 237 | 197 | 155 |
| 2+ Races | 622 | 597 | 274 |
| Native American | 56 | 56 | 22 |
| White | 28,054 | 25,459 | 7,446 |
| Hispanic | 591 | 547 | 148 |
| Black | 462 | 394 | 78 |
| Other Race | 194 | 164 | 8 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 65.40%.
$40,204
Average Earnings
$43,320
Average Male
$34,206
Average Female
Cortland County, New York Language by Age
Cortland County, New York Language
95.69% of Cortland County, New York residents speak only English, while 4.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.67% of the population.
Cortland County, New York Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 1,190 | 527 | 44.29% |
| Multiple | 921 | 229 | 24.86% |
| Black | 719 | 124 | 17.25% |
| White | 40,946 | 5,505 | 13.44% |
| Asian | 345 | 27 | 7.83% |
| Other | 119 | NaN% |
14.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.54%
Male Poverty Rate
17.27%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cortland County, New York
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cortland County, New York is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cortland County, New York is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.22%.
Cortland County, New York Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Cortland County, New York Married by Age and Sex
Cortland County, New York Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Cortland County, New York Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,651 | 7.33% |
| Black | 3 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 3 | 5.36% |
| Other Race | 17 | 5.69% |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 7.75% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 5.91% |
Cortland County, New York Veterans by Education
8.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
84.65%
Born in Cortland County, New York
97.49%
Native Born
2.51%
Foreign Born
0.98%
Non Citizen
1.54%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.49% of Cortland County, New York residents were born in the United States, with 84.65% having been born in New York. 0.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990