Population 13,267 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cortland
Household size in Cortland
| Period | Cortland | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.23 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Cortland is a place of small households, averaging 2.32 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.42 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cortland
| Period | Cortland | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.1 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.1 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.1, Cortland is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 42.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 28 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cortland
| Period | Cortland | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Cortland: 6.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 5.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cortland
Renters in Cortland
| Period | Cortland | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Cortland is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (41.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.5 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cortland
| Period | Cortland | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Cortland is the same as the national rate: 9.6% of homes are empty. Vacancy is up 6.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cortland
| Period | Cortland | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Cortland was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. Homes here are newer than in Ohio overall, where the median home dates to 1972. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cortland
| Period | Cortland | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $669 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $670 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $744 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $793 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$124 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Cortland pays $793 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $124 a month since 2006–10, up 18%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cortland
Bachelor's degrees in Cortland
| Period | Cortland | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.7% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Cortland than nationally: 32.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.2 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cortland
| Period | Cortland | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.4% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.0% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Cortland: 96.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cortland
| Period | Cortland | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.1% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Cortland has been low: just 1.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only eight of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 6.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cortland compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland | 2.32 | 48.1 | 6.8% | 17.8% | 9.6% | 1980 | $793 | 32.2% | 96.0% | 1.1% |
| Mecca | 2.11 | 51.3 | 8.9% | 26.6% | 4.6% | 1976 | $904 | 10.8% | 93.4% | 0.3% |
| Fowler | 2.58 | 48.0 | 5.4% | 14.7% | 10.7% | 1971 | $825 | 24.7% | 91.3% | 2.1% |
| West Mecca | 2.36 | 44.4 | 16.5% | 1.3% | 16.9% | 1977 | $779 | 13.1% | 95.4% | 9.4% |
| Vienna | 2.26 | 49.9 | 5.3% | 16.8% | 13.6% | 1973 | $997 | 24.6% | 94.7% | 4.3% |
| Warren | 2.32 | 42.1 | 14.3% | 34.3% | 10.5% | 1963 | $836 | 20.7% | 88.7% | 6.4% |
| Farmdale | 2.71 | 39.1 | 13.6% | 24.4% | 4.5% | 1970 | $887 | 10.5% | 81.0% | 5.5% |
| Bristolville | 2.50 | 49.6 | 4.0% | 13.1% | 6.0% | 1973 | $714 | 16.7% | 81.6% | 3.5% |
| Tyrrell | 2.26 | 53.0 | 4.6% | 9.0% | 10.0% | 1978 | $894 | 27.5% | 95.9% | 5.4% |
| Oakfield | 2.63 | 48.8 | 3.9% | 6.2% | 6.9% | 1972 | $791 | 10.0% | 83.5% | 2.4% |
| Burghill | 2.68 | 50.4 | 7.1% | 11.7% | 13.7% | 1962 | $860 | 27.8% | 94.1% | 1.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cortland. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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