The Most Common Information Before a First Trip to Ogdensburg

Where is Ogdensburg on map

Believe it or not, nestled in the top corner of the United States, not too far from our friendly Canadian neighbors, we discover the pint-sized, riverside charm of Ogdensburg. This hidden gem jazzes up the northern edge of New York State, right smack dab on the blissful banks of the St. Lawrence River. To seal the deal, this town is just a snowball's toss away from the Canadian border. Talk about location, location, location!

How big is Ogdensburg

Well, big things indeed come in small packages! Ogdensburg may be a horizontally-challenged city (you'll see what I mean in a moment), but it sure packs a lot of character into its pint-size pocket. With a total area of about 8.6 square miles (or 22.3 km² for our metric friends), it's hardly a sprawling metropolis. Yet, in that compact city contours, there's a whale of a time to be had! Remember, never judge a city by its square miles, eh?

How many people live in Ogdensburg

Ogdensburg-Prescott Bridge
A view of the Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge connecting the United States to Canada across the Saint Lawrence River.

So, how many lucky folks get to call Ogdensburg their home-sweet-home? As of the most recent census, Ogdensburg was the residential pride and joy of approximately 10,900 people. It's a close-knit community where the neighbors are more like family and new faces become fast friends. Plus, living in Ogdensburg means you're part of an authentic, hardworking, and heartwarming community, making it an enviable pin-drop on the map in the Empire State. One could say, its population might not be skyrocketing, but it's certainly heart-rocketing!