Town · New York
Town of Cortlandt, New York
Cortlandt (town), town, in Westchester County, New York. Cortlandt (town) had 42,413 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 42,545 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 41,794 (±31). GEOID 3611918410.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
42,413
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 42,545 · ACS 2020-2024: 41,794 ±31
Median household income
$140,030
±$9,988 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$579,500
±$15,979 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$2,030
±$135 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Cortlandt (town) and what county is it in?
Cortlandt (town) is a town in Westchester County, New York. It covers 39.4 square miles of land, 1,081 residents per square mile in 2020.
5 places lie inside the Town of Cortlandt: Croton-on-Hudson (village, 8,327 in 2020), Montrose (CDP, 2,862 in 2020), Buchanan (village, 2,302 in 2020), Crugers (CDP, 1,627 in 2020) and Verplanck (CDP, 1,535 in 2020).
Cortlandt (town) is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Cortlandt (town), and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 42,413 people lived in Cortlandt (town) on July 1, 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, a smaller fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020 Census counted 42,545 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 41,794 (±31).
| Measure | Cortlandt (town) | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 41,794±31 | 999,677 | −632 |
| Households | 14,729±342 | 372,883 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.74±0.06 | 2.61 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,010±386 | 394,358 | no clear change |
Cortlandt (town)'s population since 2000
From 38,467 in 2000 to 42,413 in 2025: up 10.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Cortlandt (town) as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Cortlandt (town)?
The median resident of Cortlandt (town) is 44.6 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 19.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 20.8%. 14.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cortlandt (town) | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6±1.5 | 41.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.6%±1.2 pts | 21.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.5%±1.1 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 49.5%±1.8 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.8%±1.9 pts | 27.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.5%±2.5 pts | 49.2% | −4.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.7%±1.9 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.9 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±1.0 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.5%±1.9 pts | 26.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.6%±2.7 pts | 34.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.0%±0.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| With a disability | 10.7%±1.1 pts | 10.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.5%±0.9 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.4%±0.9 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 53.7%±2.6 pts | 53.1% | +5.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 26.6%±2.5 pts | 26.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.2%±1.3 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Cortlandt (town) earn?
Half of Cortlandt (town)'s 14,729 households earn less than $140,030 a year (±$9,988), against $118,976 in Westchester County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $142,234 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cortlandt (town) | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $140,030±$9,988 | $118,976 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $188,301±$9,799 | $192,041 | – |
| Per capita income | $67,615±$3,923 | $72,705 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.7%±1.5 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.5%±2.9 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.0%±1.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.4%±1.2 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.4%±1.4 pts | 93.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Cortlandt (town)?
Owners occupy 78.6% of Cortlandt (town)'s occupied homes and renters 21.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $579,500 by its owner (±$15,979). The median renter pays $2,030 a month including utilities, and 37.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cortlandt (town) | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $579,500±$15,979 | $663,200 | +$51,040 |
| Median gross rent | $2,030±$135 | $1,951 | +$200 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.9%±7.7 pts | 44.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,465±$108 | $4,000 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.6%±2.7 pts | 61.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.4%±2.7 pts | 38.2% | – |
| Housing units | 16,010±386 | 394,358 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.5%±1.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.9%±2.5 pts | 43.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.9%±2.3 pts | 27.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7%±1.0 pts | 14.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Cortlandt (town) building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Cortlandt (town) in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 0.1 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Cortlandt (town) work and get to work?
57.6% of Cortlandt (town)'s workers drive alone and 21.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 37.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.9%.
| Measure | Cortlandt (town) | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.6%±1.7 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.9%±2.7 pts | 6.1% | +3.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 57.6%±2.7 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0%±1.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 12.0%±2.3 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.6%±2.8 pts | 19.1% | +15.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 37.8 min±2.2 | 34.6 min | −3.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Cortlandt (town)?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Cortlandt (town) (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $35,781 (Tract 9840) to $221,821 (Tract 138).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 147.03Westchester County | 6,149 | $111,771 |
| Tract 146.06Westchester County | 5,441 | $211,016 |
| Tract 147.01Westchester County | 5,026 | $126,570 |
| Tract 146.07Westchester County | 4,625 | $171,538 |
| Tract 139Westchester County | 4,621 | $173,269 |
| Tract 146.04Westchester County | 4,367 | $122,171 |
| Tract 138Westchester County | 3,581 | $221,821 |
| Tract 146.05Westchester County | 2,871 | $72,500 |
| Tract 140Westchester County | 2,397 | $128,218 |
| Tract 147.04Westchester County | 2,184 | $124,167 |
| Tract 9840Westchester County | 532 | $35,781 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Cortlandt (town)) · Census block assignment files
How does Cortlandt (town) compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Cortlandt (town) is the 210th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 29th-most populous of 924 in New York.
Cortlandt (town) ranks 220th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 29th | 924 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 388th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 664th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 220th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 207th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 291st | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 273rd | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 1,076th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 274th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 686th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 869th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 176th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 129th | 1,652 |
Cortlandt (town)'s figures with every place in New York (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Cortlandt (town)?
5 of the 57 figures for Cortlandt (town) on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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