Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Cortland, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,080

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.3%6,603

Two or More

4.4%314

Hispanic/Latino

1.7%118

Black

0.4%31

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%103

High School Diploma

31.4%1,624

Some College (<1 yr)

4.2%218

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%701

Associate's Degree

10.9%563

Bachelor's Degree

18.5%957

Master's Degree

13.6%703

Professional Degree

2%104

Doctorate

0.6%29

HS or Higher

96.8%

BA or Higher

34.7%

Graduate+

16.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$224,900

Median Renti

$720

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.9%2,384

Renter-Occupied

24.1%758

Total Units

3,545

Homeownership

75.9%

Vacancy Rate

11.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.6%14

$50K–$100K

4.9%116

$100K–$150K

9.4%224

$150K–$200K

23.6%562

$200K–$300K

40.9%976

$300K–$500K

19.2%457

$500K–$1M

1.5%35

Rent Distribution

Under $500

128

$500–$750

287

$750–$1,000

192

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%16

2010–2019

4.9%174

2000–2009

8.1%287

1990–1999

24.3%860

1980–1989

13.1%465

1970–1979

25.9%918

1960–1969

8.1%288

1950–1959

4.6%163

1940–1949

2%72

1939 or earlier

8.5%302

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.9%2,604

Electricity

15.9%500

No Fuel

0.8%24

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,563

Mean Household Incomei

$96,021

Per Capita Incomei

$43,261

Poverty Ratei

9.6%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

3,430

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.2%70

$10K–$15K

8.1%254

$15K–$20K

5.4%170

$20K–$25K

1.6%51

$25K–$30K

4.2%131

$30K–$35K

1.6%50

$35K–$40K

6.4%200

$40K–$45K

2.3%71

$45K–$50K

4%125

$50K–$60K

3.1%97

$60K–$75K

12.1%379

$75K–$100K

14.1%443

$100K–$125K

8.3%261

$125K–$150K

6.6%208

$150K–$200K

9.5%299

$200K+

10.6%333

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,364

Avg. Commutei

23.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,394

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

269(4.8% of civilian adults)