Kansas Butler County Public Libraries

By | December 30, 2022

We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Butler County, KS. 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 Kansas Butler County.

1. Library System ANDOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 937 N. Andover Rd, Andover, KS 67002
Phone Number: (316) 733-4599 Butler 133,335 53,300

2. Library System AUGUSTA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 1609 State ST., Augusta, KS 67010
Phone Number: (316) 775-2681 Butler 69,073 55,484

3. Central Library AUGUSTA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 1609 State ST., Augusta, KS 67010
Phone Number: (316) 775-2681 Butler N/A N/A

4. Library System BRADFORD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 611 S. Washington, El Dorado, KS 67042
Phone Number: (316) 321-3363 Butler 162,930 55,432

5. Central Library BRADFORD MEMORIAL LIBRARY, EL DORADO
611 S. Washington, El Dorado, KS 67042
Phone Number: (316) 321-3363 Butler N/A N/A

6. Central Library DOUGLASS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 319 S. Forrest, Douglass, KS 67039
Phone Number: (316) 746-2200 Butler N/A N/A

7. Library System DOUGLASS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 319 S. Forest, Douglass, KS 67039
Phone Number: (316) 746-2600 Butler 19,136 12,480

8. Central Library FRED WILSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY, ANDOVER
937 N. Andover Rd, Andover, KS 67002
Phone Number: (316) 733-4599 Butler N/A N/A

9. Central Library LEON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 113 South Main, Leon, KS 67074
Phone Number: (316) 745-3438 Butler N/A N/A

10. Library System LEON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 113 South Main, Leon, KS 67074
Phone Number: (316) 742-3438 Butler 2,984 1,248

11. Library System POTWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 126 N. Randall, Potwin, KS 67123
Phone Number: (620) 752-3421 Butler 1,084 1,976

12. Central Library POTWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 126 N. Randall, Potwin, KS 67123
Phone Number: (316) 752-3607 Butler N/A N/A

13. Library System TOWANDA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 620 Highland, Towanda, KS 67144
Phone Number: (316) 536-2464 Butler 7,174 3,640

14. Central Library TOWANDA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 620 Highland ST., P.O. Box 580, Towanda, KS 67144
Phone Number: (316) 536-2464 Butler N/A N/A

15. Central Library WHITEWATER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 118 E. Topeka, Whitewater, KS 67154
Phone Number: (316) 799-2471 Butler N/A N/A

16. Library System WHITEWATER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 118 East Topeka, Whitewater, KS 67154
Phone Number: (316) 799-2471 Butler 14,215 6,916

Overview of Butler County, Kansas

Butler County (standard abbreviation: BU) is a county located in the state of Kansas. As of 2000, the population is 59,482. The largest city and county seat is El Dorado.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,746 km² (1,446 mi²). 3,698 km² (1,428 mi²) of it is land and 48 km² (19 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.28% water.

Adjacent counties

  • Chase County, Kansas (northeast)
  • Greenwood County, Kansas (east)
  • Elk County, Kansas (southeast)
  • Cowley County, Kansas (south)
  • Sumner County, Kansas (southwest)
  • Harvey County, Kansas (west)
  • Sedgwick County, Kansas (west)
  • Marion County, Kansas (northwest)

See also: List of counties in Kansas

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 59,482 people, 21,527 households, and 16,059 families residing in the county. The population density is 16/km² (42/mi²). There are 23,176 housing units at an average density of 6/km² (16/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 94.94% White, 1.38% Black or African American, 0.91% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.66% from other races, and 1.69% from two or more races. 2.25% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 21,527 households out of which 37.90% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.60% are married couples living together, 8.30% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.40% are non-families. 21.90% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.40% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.67 and the average family size is 3.13.

In the county the population is spread out with 28.60% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 12.60% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 100.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 98.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $45,474, and the median income for a family is $53,632. Males have a median income of $38,675 versus $26,109 for females. The per capita income for the county is $20,150. 7.30% of the population and 5.40% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.00% 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, Butler County, Kansas has the following cities and towns:

  • Andover
  • Augusta
  • Benton
  • Cassoday
  • Douglass
  • El Dorado
  • Elbing
  • Latham
  • Leon
  • Potwin
  • Rose Hill
  • Towanda
  • Whitewater

Map of Butler County Kansas