We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Benton County, IA. This list includes library formal name, street address, postal code, phone number and how many books are available. Check the following list to see all public libraries in Iowa Benton County.
1. Library System ATKINS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 84 Main AVE., Atkins, IA 52206
Phone Number: (319) 446-7676 Benton 11,617 10,504
2. Central Library ATKINS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 84 Main AVE., Atkins, IA 52206
Phone Number: (319) 446-7676 Benton N/A N/A
3. Central Library BELLE PLAINE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Street Address: 904 12th Street, Belle Plaine, IA 52208
Phone Number: (319) 444-2902 Benton N/A N/A
4. Library System BELLE PLAINE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Street Address: 904 12th Street, Belle Plaine, IA 52208
Phone Number: (319) 444-2902 Benton 25,587 24,836
5. Library System BLAIRSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 305 Locust Street Suite 2, Blairstown, IA 52209
Phone Number: (319) 454-6497 Benton 20,594 9,879
6. Central Library BLAIRSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 305 Locust Street Suite 2, Blairstown, IA 52209
Phone Number: (319) 454-6497 Benton N/A N/A
7. Central Library GARRISON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 100 Birch AVE., Garrison, IA 52229
Phone Number: (319) 477-5531 Benton N/A N/A
8. Library System GARRISON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 100 Birch AVE., Garrison, IA 52229
Phone Number: (319) 477-5531 Benton 4,265 2,490
9. Library System NEWHALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 14 Main ST., Newhall, IA 52315
Phone Number: (319) 223-5510 Benton 7,206 5,216
10. Central Library NEWHALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 14 Main ST., Newhall, IA 52315
Phone Number: (319) 223-5510 Benton N/A N/A
11. Central Library NORWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 108 Railroad ST., Norway, IA 52318
Phone Number: (319) 227-7487 Benton N/A N/A
12. Library System NORWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 108 Railroad ST., Norway, IA 52318
Phone Number: (319) 227-7487 Benton 5,886 5,032
13. Library System SCHROEDER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 93 Main, Keystone, IA 52249
Phone Number: (319) 442-3329 Benton 18,940 10,659
14. Central Library SCHROEDER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 93 Main, Keystone, IA 52249
Phone Number: (319) 442-3329 Benton N/A N/A
15. Central Library SHELLSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 110 Main Street, Shellsburg, IA 52332
Phone Number: (319) 436-2112 Benton N/A N/A
Overview of Benton County, Iowa
Benton County is a county located in the state of Iowa. As of 2000, the population is 25,308. Its county seat is Vinton, Iowa. The county is named for Thomas Hart Benton, a U.S. Senator from Missouri.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,861 km² (718 mi²). 1,855 km² (716 mi²) of it is land and 5 km² (2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.29% water.
Adjacent counties
Black Hawk County (northwest)
Buchanan County (northeast)
Linn County (east)
Iowa County (south)
Tama County (west)
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 25,308 people, 9,746 households, and 7,056 families residing in the county. The population density is 14/km² (35/mi²). There are 10,377 housing units at an average density of 6/km² (14/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 98.84% White, 0.20% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. 0.62% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 9,746 households out of which 34.90% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.70% are married couples living together, 6.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.60% are non-families. 23.40% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.70% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.56 and the average family size is 3.04.
In the county the population is spread out with 27.40% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 29.30% from 25 to 44, 21.10% from 45 to 64, and 15.40% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 100.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $42,427, and the median income for a family is $49,701. Males have a median income of $35,044 versus $23,978 for females. The per capita income for the county is $18,891. 6.10% of the population and 4.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.20% of those under the age of 18 and 7.00% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
According to countryaah, Benton County, Iowa has the following cities and towns:
