Cortland
City in Cortland County, New York
Cortland is a city in Cortland County, New York, with 17,556 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,129 ft (344 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Munsons Corners, 2.2 miles SW.
- 17,556residents (2020 Census)
- 1,129 ftelevation · 344 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.1 km²
- 4,509 / sq mipopulation density
- 13045ZIP code
About Cortland
Cortland is a city and the county seat of Cortland County, New York, United States. Known as the Crown City, Cortland is in New York's Southern Tier region. As of 2024, the estimated population of Cortland, New York, is 17,196, reflecting a decline of approximately 1.82% since the 2020 census, which recorded 17,515 residents.
The city of Cortland, near the county's western border, is surrounded by the town of Cortlandville.
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Living in Cortland
- Median household income
- $59,482
- Median home value
- $152,600
- Median rent
- $975/mo
- Median age
- 27.4
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Cortland had 17,556 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,556 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,509 per sq mi (1,741 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cortland at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Cortland County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,556 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.89 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6009° N, 76.1791° W |
| ZIP code | 13045 |
| Official website | cortland.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3618388 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cortland
- Munsons Corners2.2 mi SW
- Cortland West2.4 mi W
- Homer2.5 mi N
- Blodgett Mills3.3 mi SE
- McGraw4.2 mi E
- Virgil6.1 mi S
- McLean6.8 mi SW
- Groton9.3 mi W
- Dryden9.8 mi SW
- Freeville10.5 mi SW
- Marathon13.0 mi SE
- Tully14.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cortland
What county is Cortland in?
Cortland is in Cortland County, New York.
What is the population of Cortland, NY?
17,556 people lived in Cortland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cortland, NY?
The ZIP code of Cortland is 13045.
What is the elevation of Cortland?
1,129 feet (344 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cortland?
Munsons Corners (2.2 mi), Cortland West (2.4 mi), Homer (2.5 mi), Blodgett Mills (3.3 mi), McGraw (4.2 mi).
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