Unified School District · NY
Cortland City School District
Cortland City School District is a unified school district in New York with a community population of 22,477. The median household income is $61,413 and the median age is 29.8.
22,477
Population
459
People / sq mi
$61,413
Median Income
29.8
Median Age
Cortland City School District covers 49 sq mi of land at 458.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 60.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$61,413
Median Household Income
$29,670
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$157,500
Median Home Value
$980
Median Rent
51.4%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.9%
High School+
28.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cortland City School District serves a community with a population of 22,477 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New York.
The median household income in Cortland City School District is $61,413, with a per capita income of $29,670. The poverty rate is 7.5%.
Cortland City School District is 85.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 60.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Cortland City School District, 90.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Cortland City School District is $157,500, with a median rent of $980. The homeownership rate is 51.4%.
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Data for Cortland City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3608460).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.