Cortland is a city in Trumbull County, Ohio, United States. The population was 7,105 at the 2020 census. It lies on the eastern shore of Mosquito Creek Lake and is part of the Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area.

History

alt=Postcard showing views of houses by a brook with a wooden bridge in Cortland, Ohio.|thumb|Postcard titled "A Beauty Spot" of Cortland, Ohio (1911)|left

Samuel Bacon established a settlement in what is now Cortland by acquiring land along the Mahoning River in 1807. In 1816, he traded this land for a lumber mill. The mill relied on a dam built in 1809, but it was limited to spring use due to water levels. As the area developed, J.H. Post and H.G. Scovill built a larger dam that powered a custom and planning mill and grist mill. The area became known as Baconsburg in the 19th century. It lies along the eastern shore of Mosquito Creek Lake and the accompanying Mosquito Lake State Park. Cortland is north of Youngstown.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Cortland had a population of 7,105. The median age was 47.2 years. 20.0% of residents were under the age of 18 and 26.3% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 89.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 86.5 males age 18 and over.

There were 3,107 households in Cortland, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 49.3% were married-couple households, 15.3% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 29.4% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

! Race !! Number !! Percent

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| White || 6,639 || 93.4%

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| Black or African American || 101 || 1.4%

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| American Indian and Alaska Native || 11 || 0.2%

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| Asian || 52 || 0.7%

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| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander || 0 || 0.0%

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| Some other race || 34 || 0.5%

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| Two or more races || 268 || 3.8%

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| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) || 128 || 1.8%

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2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 7,104 people, 3,010 households, and 2,032 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 3,211 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 1.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 3,010 households, of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.5% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 44.4 years. 22% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 30.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

2000 census

As of 2000, there were 6,830 people, 2,738 households, and 1,968 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 2,899 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.61% White, 0.94% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.

There were 2,738 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $50,941 and the median income for a family was $62,441. Males had a median income of $50,739 versus $28,320 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,972. About 4.6% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Lakeview Local Schools operates one Pk-8 Building and one high school (Lakeview High School). A few residences within the easternmost portions of the city of Cortland, closest to SR-11, are zoned for the Mathews Local School District. Residences north of Bradley Brownlee Road are in the Maplewood Local School District.

Cortland has a public library, a branch of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library.

Transportation

The following highways pass through Cortland:

  • 25px State Route 5
  • 25px State Route 46

Notable people

  • Johnny Ace Palmer, magician
  • Eric Stocz, former NFL player

References

  • City website