Economy & Jobs — Cortland, New York
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $59,482 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$63,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,328 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 9,255 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 30.0% |
| Arts Food | 18.1% |
| Retail | 12.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 40 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 32 |
| Physician Offices | 18 |
| Auto Repair | 17 |
| Insurance Agencies | 17 |
| Hotels Motels | 17 |
| Coffee Shops | 15 |
| Gas Stations | 14 |
| Commercial Banks | 13 |
| Law Offices | 12 |
| Dental Offices | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Bars | 11 |
| Beauty Salons | 10 |
| Grocery Stores | 9 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
