Cortland West, NY Demographics

A map of Cortland West's Population by Race

Cortland West, New York has an estimated population of 1,020, a large decrease from the 1,286 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.9% White, 4.2% Multiracial, 3.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cortland West, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cortland West has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Cortland West, that probability was 14.7% in 2020 and 15.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cortland West is ranked the 855th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Cortland West was ranked the 774th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cortland West's White Population

937 residents of Cortland West, or 91.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cortland West is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Cortland West ranks 273rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cortland West's White population has declined by an estimated 21.1%. White residents' share of Cortland West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 91.9%.

Cortland West is more White than neighboring Munsons Corners (80.3% White), Cortland (85.5% White), and Virgil (86.4% White). Cortland West is less White than neighboring Homer (92.9% White), and McLean (100% White).

Cortland West's Black Population

0 residents of Cortland West, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cortland West is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Cortland West ranks 781st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cortland West's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Cortland West's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Cortland West is less Black than neighboring Munsons Corners (4.1% Black), Cortland (2.9% Black), Homer (0.5% Black), and Virgil (5% Black).

Cortland West's Asian Population

0 residents of Cortland West, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cortland West is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Cortland West ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cortland West's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Cortland West's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

Cortland West is less Asian than neighboring Munsons Corners (2% Asian), Cortland (1.7% Asian), and Homer (4.4% Asian).

Cortland West's Hispanic Population

40 residents of Cortland West, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cortland West is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Cortland West ranks 1101st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cortland West's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 90.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Cortland West's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.9%.

Cortland West is more Hispanic than neighboring Homer (0.2% Hispanic), McLean (0% Hispanic), and Virgil (0% Hispanic). Cortland West is less Hispanic than neighboring Munsons Corners (5% Hispanic), and Cortland (5.5% Hispanic).

Cortland West's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Cortland West, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cortland West is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Cortland West ranks 815th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cortland West's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cortland West's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Cortland West is less Native American/Other than neighboring Munsons Corners (4.9% Native American/Other), Cortland (0.1% Native American/Other), Homer (0.3% Native American/Other), and Virgil (5.9% Native American/Other).

Cortland West's Multiracial Population

43 residents of Cortland West, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cortland West is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Cortland West ranks 982nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cortland West's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 34.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Cortland West's population has increased from 2.5% to 4.2%.

Cortland West is more Multiracial than neighboring Munsons Corners (3.8% Multiracial), Homer (1.7% Multiracial), McLean (0% Multiracial), and Virgil (2.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.