Cortland, Nebraska
Village · Population 515 · #189 in Nebraska
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About Cortland
Cortland is a tiny community in southeastern Nebraska with an estimated population of 515.
Officially, Cortland is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.27 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,907 residents per square mile.
📰 Cortland News Today
- Cortland community rallies behind local bakery after owner cancels annual Fall festival - KLKN-TV KLKN-TV · Aug 5
- Cortland Summer Kickoff event includes parade, fireworks, festivities throughout the day KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · May 21
- John Kohout Obituary - Lincoln, NE Dignity Memorial · Apr 8
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Cortland, Nebraska 68331 The Weather Channel · Apr 22
- Ruth Young Obituary (1925 - 2026) - Lincoln, NE - Lincoln Journal Star Legacy obituary · Apr 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Cortland Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Cortland — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.27 sq mi.
- Positioned in southeastern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)515
Rank in state#189 of 528
Land area0.27 sq mi
Density1,907/sq mi
Coordinates40.5060, -96.7061