Broome County, New York
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| Broome County, New York | |
| Map | |
Location in the state of New York | |
New York's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | 1806 |
|---|---|
| Seat | Binghamton |
| Largest City | Binghamton |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
715.52 sq mi (1,853 km²) 705.77 sq mi (1,828 km²) 9.7 sq mi (25 km²), 1.4 |
| Population - (2020) - Density |
198,683 281.6/sq mi (109/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website: www.gobroomecounty.com | |
| Named for: John Broome | |
Broome County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2020 census, 198,683 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Binghamton. The county was named in honor of John Broome, who was lieutenant governor in 1806 when Broome County was founded.
Broome County is the site of Binghamton University, one of four university centers in the State University of New York (SUNY) system.
Broome County, New York Media
A skyline view of the city of Binghamton, New York, June 6, 2023, from the First Ward neighborhood.
References
- ↑ QuickFacts: Broome County, New YorkUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2024.