German is a town in Chenango County, New York, United States.

Senator Obadiah German, the original land owner.

[4] The town is at the western border of the county and is west of Norwich.

[3] The western town line is the border of Cortland County.

23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.