Demographics & People — Cortland, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,091 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~7,100 |
| Median Age | 47.0 |
| Total Households | 3,258 |
| Family Households | 2,078 |
| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0276 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,581 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 1,496 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,372 |
| American | 1,107 |
| Italian | 995 |
| English | 895 |
| Slovak | 609 |
| Irish | 608 |
| Polish | 502 |
| Other groups | 471 |
| Scottish | 440 |
Language
| English Only | 6,593 |
| Spanish | 28 |
| Population 5+ | 6,723 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 536 |
| Population 18+ | 5,676 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Cortland, Ohio.