The Town of Pitcher is located in Chenango County, New York. According to the 2010 census, the town had an estimated population of eight hundred and thirty-three. It is situated on the western border of Chenango County, west of Norwich. The town was originally settled sometime around 1794. In 1827, parts of Pitcher and Lincklaen were merged, and the town grew with another portion added to the north in 1833. Its western town line is also the border with Cortland County. Its Otselic River flows through the town. It is a tributary of the Tioughnoga River and part of the Susquehanna River watershed.
The town's population is well-represented by the number of households, with 40 percent of the population being under the age of eighteen. Its population is also well-represented by both males and females, with the proportion of women outnumbering males in the town. There are also a few older people, with 4.4% of the population being over 65 years of age. The median age of the population is 35 years old, and it is also the third most diverse town in the state of New York.
The 13124 ZIP code has an unusually high number of people with college degrees. While the percentage of people with no education is higher than the national average, it is still lower than the national average. A high percentage of people in North Pitcher City have earned their bachelor's degree. However, the city has a low percentage of people who did not complete high school. As a result, the town has a high vacancy rate compared to the rest of the country.