Cortland, NE Demographics

A map of Cortland's Population by Race

Cortland, Nebraska had a population of 504 in 2020. It was 92.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 1.8% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Cortland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Cortland is the 199th most populous. 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's White Population

467 residents of Cortland identify as White, or 92.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Cortland larger than the White share of the population of Nebraska (75.7% White). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Cortland is ranked #219 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Cortland is more White than neighboring Princeton (78.4% White), Hallam (91% White), Firth (82.6% White), and Sprague (92.6% White). Cortland is less White than neighboring Pickrell (93.5% White).

Cortland's Black Population

0 residents of Cortland identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cortland roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Nebraska (4.8% Black). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Cortland is ranked #270 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Cortland is less Black than neighboring Princeton (2% Black), Firth (1.2% Black), and Sprague (1.5% Black).

Cortland's Asian Population

0 residents of Cortland identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cortland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Nebraska (2.7% Asian). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Cortland is ranked #270 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Cortland is less Asian than neighboring Hallam (0.4% Asian), Firth (0.5% Asian), and Sprague (2.2% Asian).

Cortland's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Cortland identify as Hispanic, or 1.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cortland slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Nebraska (12% Hispanic). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Cortland is ranked #459 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Cortland is more Hispanic than neighboring Sprague (1.5% Hispanic), and Pickrell (1.6% Hispanic). Cortland is less Hispanic than neighboring Princeton (13.7% Hispanic), Hallam (3.7% Hispanic), and Firth (12.9% Hispanic).

Cortland's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Cortland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Cortland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nebraska (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Cortland is ranked #114 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Cortland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hallam (1.1% Native American/Other), Firth (0% Native American/Other), Sprague (0% Native American/Other), and Pickrell (0% Native American/Other). Cortland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Princeton (2% Native American/Other).

Cortland's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Cortland identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cortland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nebraska (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Cortland is ranked #136 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Cortland is more Multiracial than neighboring Princeton (3.9% Multiracial), Hallam (3.7% Multiracial), Firth (2.8% Multiracial), and Sprague (2.2% Multiracial). Cortland is less Multiracial than neighboring Pickrell (4.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.