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Cortland, NE
Village in Gage County, Nebraska.
Population
547
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,056
ZIP codes
0
Cortland and its ZIP codes
Cortland at a glance
- Cortland is about 80 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,583, close to the Nebraska median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,200 (23% below Nebraska) and median rent is $1,075 a month.
Local data for Cortland, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cortland, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,583
Poverty rate
4.2%
Median home value
$183,200
Median rent
$1,075/mo
Homeownership
87.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.5%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (265), Irish Americans (90), Mexican Americans (72).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gage County. PPP loans are for Cortland.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,760
8,780 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,959
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$179M
FY 2026, $8,250 per person
How people get to work
Cortland, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cortland, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
656
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
56
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
31.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cortland, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Cortland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HallamVillage | 4.8 mi | 0.2 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| FirthVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.3 |
| ClatoniaVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.3 |
| SpragueVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.1 |
| PickrellVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| HickmanCity | 9.1 mi | 1.1 |
| MartellCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| KramerCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| RocaVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| AdamsVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| PanamaVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| WilberCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| De WittVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| BeatriceCity | 16 mi | 9.5 |
| CreteCity | 16 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cortland, NE in?
- Cortland is in Gage County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Cortland, NE?
- About 547 people live in Cortland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cortland?
- Nearby places include Hallam (4.8 mi), Princeton (4.9 mi), Firth (5.7 mi), Clatonia (8.1 mi), Sprague (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023