Total Population
471
Population
Growth Rate
-0.17%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
9.300
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Cortland, NE
Cortland, Nebraska is a small home-town community located mid-way between Lincoln and Beatrice on Highway 77 in Gage County. Cortland has a population around 500 people.
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Population
Housing & Income
Households
203
Total Housing Units
213
Owner Occupied
164
Renter Occupied
39
Vacant
10
Median Home Value
$308,000
Average Home Value
$342,195
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.14%
Income Projection
Median Household
$94,720 $101,279
Average Household
$114,160 $126,486
Per Capita
$49,203 $54,711
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Workforce
Total Businesses
24
Total Employed
128
Workers 16+
285
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
3
Employed
40
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
5
Employed
31
2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
7
Employed
17
2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
2
Employed
17
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
2
Employed
17
2025 Motor Vehicles / Parts Dealers
Businesses
2
Employed
16
Some
High School
4
Graduated
High School
83
Associates
Degree
60
Bachelor's
Degree
60
Graduate
Degree
30
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
72
Non-Resident Commuters
213
Drive Alone
218
Carpooled
40
Public
0
Work At Home
25
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
