Cortland, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cortland
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The Third Largest Town in Illinois
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Location of Cortland in DeKalb County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | DeKalb |
| Incorporated | February 16, 1865 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.66 sq mi (9.47 km2) |
| • Land | 3.65 sq mi (9.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,398 |
| • Density | 1,205.26/sq mi (465.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60112
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-16470 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Cortland, Illinois |
Cortland is a small town in DeKalb County, Illinois, in the United States. It's known for being the third largest "town" in Illinois by population. Most places in Illinois are called "cities" or "villages."
In 2020, about 4,398 people lived in Cortland. This was a bit more than the 4,270 people counted in 2010. The town's motto is "The Third Largest Town in Illinois." Only the towns of Cicero and Normal have more people.
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Discovering Cortland's Past
A post office opened in Cortland in 1892. The town got its name from a place called Cortland, New York.
Where is Cortland Located?
Cortland is located at coordinates 41.924857 degrees North and -88.693093 degrees West. It covers an area of about 3.66 square miles (9.47 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
The town is right next to the city of DeKalb on its east side. It's also just south of the city of Sycamore.
Who Lives in Cortland?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 953 | — | |
| 1890 | 313 | −67.2% | |
| 1900 | 261 | −16.6% | |
| 1910 | 207 | −20.7% | |
| 1920 | 238 | 15.0% | |
| 1930 | 262 | 10.1% | |
| 1940 | 230 | −12.2% | |
| 1950 | 398 | 73.0% | |
| 1960 | 461 | 15.8% | |
| 1970 | 541 | 17.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,019 | 88.4% | |
| 1990 | 963 | −5.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,066 | 114.5% | |
| 2010 | 4,270 | 106.7% | |
| 2020 | 4,398 | 3.0% | |
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In 2020, there were 4,398 people living in Cortland. They lived in 1,419 households. A household is like a home where people live together.
Most people in Cortland are White (about 73.7%). About 8.2% are African American, and 1.4% are Asian. Some people (about 5.8%) are from other backgrounds. About 10.4% of people have mixed backgrounds. Also, about 17% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (about 40.5%) had kids under 18 living there. More than half (51.3%) were married couples. The average household had about 3.48 people.
The median age in Cortland was 30.2 years old. This means half the people were younger than 30.2, and half were older. About 26% of the people were under 18 years old.
The average yearly income for a household in Cortland was about $74,821. For families, it was around $98,984.
Famous People from Cortland
- Charles W. Nash (1864–1948) was born in Cortland. He became a very important person in the car industry. He started the Nash Motors Company.
See also
In Spanish: Cortland (Illinois) para niños
