Demographics
Why Cortland County? Lots of reasons: reasonably priced real estate for immediate occupancy or greenfield development opportunities; low labor costs; a quality, motivated local and regional workforce; a central location, on a major interstate, with close proximity to some of the world’s top business markets; a professional economic development team and commitments to partnership among the county’s government entities; and location in one of the nation’s top regions for intellectual and academic excellence, to name just a few.
Business leaders also appreciate Cortland County’s superior access to rail, its reliable utilities including clean and abundant water from one of the county’s largest sole-source aquifers; and an overall community attitude that is welcoming of the business community.
Cortland County Population By Age
County Population: 49,336
| 2011 Census | Cortland County |
|---|---|
| Under 10 Years | 9.8% |
| 10 – 19 Years | 16.4 % |
| 20 – 29 Years | 17.8% |
| 30 – 39 Years | 9.5% |
| 40 – 49 Years | 13.9% |
| 50 – 59 Years | 13.3% |
| 60 – 69 Years | 9.3% |
| Over 69 Years | 9.0% |
Source: US Census Bureau, 2011