Census ACS · #641 μSA
Cortland Metro Area
The Cortland, Ny Micropolitan Statistical Area has 46,401 residents. The median household income is $67,527 and the median home value is $158,100.
46,401
Population
93
People / sq mi
$67,527
Median Income
$158,100
Median Home Value
The Cortland CBSA covers 499 sq mi of land at 93.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
Economy & Income
$67,527
Median Household Income
$33,818
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$158,100
Median Home Value
$911
Median Rent
66.4%
Homeownership
Education
90.9%
High School+
28.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.0%
Drive Alone
7.1%
Work From Home
21.7 min
Avg Commute
12.5%
Foreign Born
Cortland spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Cortland, Ny Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 46,401 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #641 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Cortland metro area is $67,527, with a per capita income of $33,818.
The Cortland, Ny CBSA spans the state of New York.
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Data for the Cortland, Ny CBSA (18660) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Cortland skews on age — the median resident is 36.5, younger than the national median. Cortland is a metro area in NY with a population of 46,401.
Median household income is $67,527, below the US median of $78,538. Only 6.9% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $158,100, with typical rent around $911.
28.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.