Demographics & People — Cortland, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 629 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~400 |
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| Median Age | 38.2 |
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| Total Households | 229 |
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| Family Households | 167 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.75 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4352 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 498 |
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| Black or African American | 65 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 126 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 214 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 165 |
| Irish | 92 |
| English | 62 |
| Other groups | 42 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 23 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| American | 19 |
| Czech | 18 |
| Dutch | 16 |
Language
| English Only | 614 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 614 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 51 |
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| Population 18+ | 394 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Cortland, Nebraska.
