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 21 hours agoOn Stage: ‘Silent Sky’ Takes the Stage at SUNY Oneonta
“Silent Sky,” directed by Andrew Kahl, plays at SUNY Oneonta’s Goodrich Theater with shows at 7:30 p.m. October 1-3 and at 2 p.m. on October 4. Tickets are free with a SUNY Oneonta student ID and $5.00 for general admission.
AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal)
Published October 01‘The Burkittsville 3’ Reimagines Horror Classic ‘The Blair Witch Project’ for Oneonta Stage
“The Burkittsville 3,” written and directed by local playwright Allie Tabor, will be presented October 1-3 at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center in Oneonta.
AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal)
Published September 30Time Out Otsego: 10-01-26
THEATER—7 p.m. “The Burkittsville 3.” A one act theatrical horror by Allie Tabor. Free admission. Also showing 10/2 and 10/3. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or https://www.foothillspac.org/
AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal)
Published 18 hours agoTime Out Otsego: 10-02-26
CONTRADANCE—7:30 p.m. Featuring caller Robby Poulette; music provided by the Contrasonics. Presented by the Otsego Dance Society. Fees apply. Cornfield Hall, 655 County Road 26, Fly Creek. (607) 547-8164 or https://otsegodancesociety.weebly.com/
AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal)
Published 18 hours agoThis Week: 10-01-26
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