Chenango County, New York

Chenango County: county in New York, United States

About

Chenango County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 50,477 and a population density of 22 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 46,730 inhabitants. Its county seat is Norwich. The county was created 228 years ago in 1798.

Chenango County locator map
Location of Chenango County on New York map.

County Snapshot

Chenango County at a glance

Chenango County currently has 21 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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Mapped populated places

21

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Quick Facts about Chenango County

Population 46,730 (2020)
Country United States of America
State New York (United States)
Area 2328 km2
Water as percent of area 0.6%
Land as percent of area 99.4%
Latitude & Longitude 42.4935,-75.6116
Altitude 1,184 feet / 361 meters
Capital Norwich
Establishment March 15, 1798
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 15:04:16 (22nd April 2026)
Density 20 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -8.02% (2010-2020)
Weather 56℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather
Chenango County Courthouse May 09 image
Chenango County Courthouse May 09 image

Geography

Chenango County is located at 42°29'37"N 75°36'42"W (42.4935100, -75.6115800). It has 5 neighbors: Broome County, Cortland County, Delaware County, Madison County and Otsego County.

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The largest city of Chenango County is Greene with a population of 4,955. Other cities include, Norwich population 3,606, Bainbridge population 3,131, Guilford population 2,768 and New Berlin population 2,486. See all Chenango County cities & populated places.

Chenango County Populated Places (more)

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chenango County.

City Name Population Title
Greene 4,955 Village in New York, United States
Norwich 3,606 City in New York, USA
Bainbridge 3,131 Town in New York
Guilford 2,768 City in Chenango County, New York, United States of America
New Berlin 2,486 City in Chenango County, New York, United States of America
Lakeview 2,294 City in Oregon, USA
Plymouth 1,697 New York State
North Norwich 1,682 City in Chenango County, New York, United States of America
Coventry 1,555 City in Chenango County, New York, United States of America
Oxford 1,369 Town in Chenango County, New York, United States
Sherburne 1,296 Town in Rutland County, Vermont, USA
Otselic 991 City in Chenango County, New York, United States of America
Preston 975 Town in New York, United States
Columbus 922 Town in Chenango County, New York, United States
McDonough 842 City in Chenango County, New York, United States of America
Afton 796 Village in New York, United States

Weather

56°F
Chance Rain Showers
5 to 9 mph W Wednesday

A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Chenango County

Official Website
  • Norwich

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Chenango County decreased by 8.02% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 50,477 - census
2011 50,182 -0.59% estimation process
2012 49,883 -0.6% estimation process
2013 49,477 -0.82% estimation process
2014 49,319 -0.32% estimation process
2015 48,772 -1.12% estimation process
2016 48,315 -0.95% estimation process
2017 47,805 -1.07% estimation process
2018 47,445 -0.76% estimation process
2019 47,207 -0.5% estimation process
2020 46,730 -1.02% estimation process
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People born in Chenango County (8)

People born in Chenango County, including politician and judge Ezra Wheeler, politician Warren M. Anderson, skirt factory worker whose murder caused a nationwide sensation Grace Brown, .

More notable people

  • Charles Howard (American mayor) he was born in 07/08/1804
  • Nathan Smith Davis (American physician) he was born in 09/01/1817
  • Lyons Wakeman (Gender-nonconforming individual who was assigned female at birth and fought in the American Civil War as a man) was born in 16/01/1843
  • Stiles H. Bronson (American politician) he was born in 15/09/1842
  • Andrew Ten Broeck (author) he was born in 01/01/1836

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