Cortland is located in Cortland county New york with a geographic area of 3.9 square miles. The total population in Cortland is 18,633 with 47.2% male and 52.8% female. Children under age 5 represent 4.0% of the population, under age 18 equal 15.4% of the population and over age 65 is 12.4% of the population. The median household income is $48,859, per capita income is $22,598. There are a total of 6,656 housing units with 47.0% owner occupied. Education includes 25.0% of residents that are high school graduates and 27.4% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Cortland in the summer is 68 degrees, and in the winter 27 degrees.
