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Cortland, OH
City in Trumbull County, Ohio.
Population
7,080
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,635
ZIP codes
0
Cortland and its ZIP codes
Cortland at a glance
- Cortland is about 5.7 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 237th among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $71,563, close to the Ohio median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $224,900 (5% above Ohio) and median rent is $720 a month.
Local data for Cortland, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cortland, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,563
Poverty rate
9.8%
Median home value
$224,900
Median rent
$720/mo
Homeownership
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher
34.7%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,461), Italian Americans (864), Irish Americans (686).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Trumbull County. PPP loans are for Cortland.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,596
65,092 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,479
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $6,871 per person
How people get to work
Cortland, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cortland, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
746
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
298
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 18°F
42.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cortland, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Cortland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MorgandaleCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.7 |
| Howland CenterCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 4 |
| Champion HeightsCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 8.4 |
| WarrenCity | 7.9 mi | 16 |
| Vienna CenterCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| BolindaleCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| Yankee LakeVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.6 |
| LeavittsburgCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| OrangevilleVillage | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| NilesCity | 10 mi | 8.7 |
| McKinley HeightsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Kinsman CenterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| Brookfield CenterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| GirardCity | 11 mi | 5.6 |
| ChurchillCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| HilltopCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cortland, OH in?
- Cortland is in Trumbull County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Cortland, OH?
- About 7,080 people live in Cortland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cortland?
- Nearby places include Morgandale (6.4 mi), Howland Center (6.4 mi), Champion Heights (7.2 mi), Warren (7.9 mi), Vienna Center (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023