Iowa Wright County Public Libraries

By | December 30, 2022

We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Wright County, Iowa. 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 Wright County.

1. Library System CLARION PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 302 N. Main, Clarion, IA 50525
Phone Number: (515) 532-3673 Wright 37,745 23,100

2. Central Library CLARION PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 302 N. Main, Clarion, IA 50525
Phone Number: (515) 532-3673 Wright N/A N/A

3. Central Library DOWS COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Street Address: 114 Ellsworth ST., Dows, IA 50071
Phone Number: (515) 852-4326 Wright N/A N/A

4. Library System DOWS COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Street Address: 114 Ellsworth ST., Dows, IA 50071
Phone Number: (515) 852-4326 Wright 12,109 5,637

5. Library System EAGLE GROVE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 101 S. Cadwell, Eagle Grove, IA 50533
Phone Number: (515) 448-4115 Wright 67,830 39,845

6. Central Library EAGLE GROVE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 101 S. Cadwell, Eagle Grove, IA 50533
Phone Number: (515) 448-4115 Wright N/A N/A

7. Central Library ROWAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 103 Main Street, Rowan, IA 50470
Phone Number: (641) 853-2327 Wright N/A N/A

8. Library System ROWAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 103 Main Street, Rowan, IA 50470
Phone Number: (641) 853-2327 Wright 7,573 3,536

9. Library System TALBOT BELMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 440 East Main Street, Belmond, IA 50421
Phone Number: (641) 444-4160 Wright 30,042 N/A

10. Central Library TALBOT BELMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 440 East Main Street, Belmond, IA 50421
Phone Number: (641) 444-4160 Wright N/A N/A

Overview of Wright County, Iowa

Wright County is a county located in the state of Iowa. As of 2000, the population is 14,334. Its county seat is Clarion, Iowa.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,509 km² (583 mi²). 1,504 km² (581 mi²) of it is land and 5 km² (2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.31% water.

Adjacent counties

  • Hancock County (north)
  • Franklin County (east)
  • Hamilton County (south)
  • Webster County (southwest)
  • Humboldt County (west)

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 14,334 people, 5,940 households, and 3,938 families residing in the county. The population density is 10/km² (25/mi²). There are 6,559 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (11/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 95.93% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 2.90% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. 4.93% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 5,940 households out of which 28.40% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.30% are married couples living together, 6.20% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.70% are non-families. 30.20% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 2.92.

In the county the population is spread out with 24.50% under the age of 18, 6.50% from 18 to 24, 24.50% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 21.20% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 96.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $36,197, and the median income for a family is $44,043. Males have a median income of $29,398 versus $21,222 for females. The per capita income for the county is $18,247. 7.00% of the population and 4.20% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.70% of those under the age of 18 and 6.40% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities and towns

According to countryaah, Wright County, Iowa has the following cities and towns:

  • Belmond
  • Clarion
  • Dows
  • Eagle Grove
  • Galt
  • Goldfield
  • Rowan
  • Woolstock

Map of Wright County Iowa