Cortland, NY Micro Area Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)

Updated on August 30, 2025.

Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the Cortland, NY Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 29,478. Among this population, 2.93K of them (9.93%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 9.04K of them (30.65%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Cortland, NY Micro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Cortland, NY Micro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Cortland, NY Micro Area Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Cortland, NY Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2927 9.93
High School Graduate or Equivalent 9035 30.65
Some College or Associates Degree 9242 31.35
Bachelors or Higher 8274 28.07

Male Population

The Cortland, NY Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 14,514. Among this population, 1.56K of them (10.75%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 5.19K of them (35.76%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Cortland, NY Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Cortland, NY Micro Area Male Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Cortland, NY Micro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1560 10.75
High School Graduate or Equivalent 5190 35.76
Some College or Associates Degree 4109 28.31
Bachelors or Higher 3655 25.18

Female Population

The Cortland, NY Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 14,964. Among this population, 1.37K of them (9.14%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 3.85K of them (25.70%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Cortland, NY Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Cortland, NY Micro Area Female Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Cortland, NY Micro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1367 9.14
High School Graduate or Equivalent 3845 25.70
Some College or Associates Degree 5133 34.30
Bachelors or Higher 4619 30.87