Otsego County
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- Population
- 60,108
- Area
- 1,001.74 sq mi (2,594.49 km²), 14.02 sq mi water
- Median age
- 39.9
- Households
- 23,189
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $68,885
- Median house value
- $179,100
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Otsego County, nestled in New York's Mohawk Valley Region, offers a charming blend of rural beauty and historical significance. With a population of around 60,000, the county boasts stunning natural landscapes centered around Otsego Lake. Cooperstown, the county seat, holds a special place in the hearts of baseball fans. Nicknamed the "Birthplace of Baseball", it's home to the legendary National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. But Otsego County's cultural heritage extends beyond baseball. The Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers' Museum offer fascinating glimpses into the region's art and agricultural history.
Cities & Towns in Otsego County
Local News
AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal)
Published September 10Debris Removed from Otsego Lake
Volunteers representing the Otsego Lake Association, the Village of Cooperstown and the SUNY Oneonta Biological Field Station collected an estimated 1,000 pounds of debris from Otsego Lake.
AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal)
Published September 10Gilbertsville Man Sings Winning Song at Grange Day
“It was extra special to be invited to the New York State Fair, where I’d never been before, to perform for Grange members all across the state. And it was an honor to be the warm-up singer for Trace Adkins,” Dempsie quipped.
AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal)
Published September 10Association Announces Award Honorees, Alumni Weekend Schedule
On Friday and Saturday, September 11 and 12, the Oneonta High School Alumni Association will welcome generations of Yellowjackets back to Oneonta for OHS Alumni Weekend 2026.
AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal)
Published September 10LWVCA Hosts National Security Correspondent J.J. Green
The League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area welcomes award-winning journalist and national security correspondent J.J. Green to speak at the Cooperstown High School Auditorium on Thursday, September 17 from 5-6 p.m.
AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal)
Published September 10Annual Dinner Brings Conservation into Focus
Among the highlights of the evening were the event’s two keynote speakers: Town of Oneonta Supervisor William Rivera Jr. and Town of Oneonta Deputy Supervisor Patricia Kent.