Demographics & People — Cortland, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,465 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~17,400 |
| Median Age | 27.4 |
| Total Households | 6,992 |
| Family Households | 3,304 |
| Average Household Size | 2.07 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,254 |
| Black or African American | 738 |
| Asian | 372 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 943 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,491 |
| Irish | 3,015 |
| English | 2,579 |
| German | 2,216 |
| Other groups | 2,056 |
| Italian | 1,583 |
| American | 1,178 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 785 |
| Polish | 495 |
| French (except Basque) | 445 |
Language
| English Only | 15,777 |
| Spanish | 202 |
| Population 5+ | 16,795 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 671 |
| Population 18+ | 15,110 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Cortland, New York.