Canajoharie, New York
Village · Population 2,064 · #298 in New York
About Canajoharie
Set in the northern part of New York, Canajoharie is a small town with an estimated population of 2,064.
Officially, Canajoharie is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.33 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,552 residents per square mile.
📰 Canajoharie News Today
- Canajoharie Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- State Police arrest Montgomery County woman following the investigation into the theft of more than $470,000 New York State Police (.gov) · Mar 20
- Fort Plain, Canajoharie voters reject school merger for second time NEWS10 ABC · Jun 5
- Canajoharie wins $4.5 million NY Forward to fund 4 projects The Daily Gazette · May 19
- Barbara Jane Shults Obituary Jun 10, 2026 altogetherfuneral.com · Jun 19
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Canajoharie Unique
- The only place in America named Canajoharie — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Canajoharie
- Mercatos — italian
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Van Alstyne Homestead · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Canajoharie
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Canajoharie
- CANAJOHARIE MIDDLE SCHOOL
- CANAJOHARIE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- EAST HILL SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeVillage
Population (2024)2,064
Rank in state#298 of 595
Land area1.33 sq mi
Density1,552/sq mi
Coordinates42.8991, -74.5679