Checked
Cooperstown, NY
Village in Otsego County, New York.
Population
2,220
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,358
ZIP codes
0
Cooperstown and its ZIP codes
Cooperstown at a glance
- Cooperstown is about 3.2 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $76,000 a year, 12% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $380,900 (10% below New York) and median rent is $1,223 a month.
Local data for Cooperstown, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cooperstown, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,000
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$380,900
Median rent
$1,223/mo
Homeownership
59.4%
Bachelor's or higher
61.1%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
11.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (482), German Americans (341), Scottish Americans (232).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Otsego County. PPP loans are for Cooperstown.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,539
22,645 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,383
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$418M
FY 2026, $7,137 per person
How people get to work
Cooperstown, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone39.3%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked38.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home14.9%
Average one-way commute: 11.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cooperstown, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
719
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
256
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
73° / 14°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cooperstown, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.8%
U.S. 33.3% -5.5 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
9.4%
U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.6%
U.S. 11.1% -6.5 pts
Cities near Cooperstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fly CreekCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.6 |
| Hartwick SeminaryCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2 |
| HartwickCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 3.5 |
| MilfordVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.4 |
| WestfordCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.6 |
| Schuyler LakeCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 3.2 |
| Springfield CenterCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.8 |
| Mount VisionCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| Richfield SpringsVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| Cherry ValleyVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| SchenevusCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| WorcesterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.6 |
| PortlandvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| GarrattsvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Burlington FlatsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| East WorcesterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cooperstown, NY in?
- Cooperstown is in Otsego County, New York.
- What is the population of Cooperstown, NY?
- About 2,220 people live in Cooperstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cooperstown?
- Nearby places include Fly Creek (3.3 mi), Hartwick Seminary (3.6 mi), Hartwick (7 mi), Milford (7.3 mi), Westford (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023