Cortland County, New York Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

46,246

Diversity Score

20.1

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
89.2%%

Cortland County, New York Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Cortland County, New York Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)41,25889.2%
Hispanic or Latino1,6663.6%
Two or More Races1,6553.6%
Black / African American7701.7%
Asian6561.4%
Other Race2220.5%
Native American150.0%
Pacific Islander40.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Cortland County, New York

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cortland County, New York is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 89.2% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Cortland County, New York has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 20.1/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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