We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Decatur County, Kansas. 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 Decatur County.
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1. Library System JENNINGS CITY LIBRARY
Street Address: Kansas Avenue, P.O.BOX84, Jennings, KS 67643
Phone Number: (785) 678-2666 Decatur 1,030 1,040
2. Central Library JENNINGS CITY LIBRARY
Street Address: Kansas Avenue, P.O. Box 84, Jennings, KS 67643
Phone Number: (913) 678-2652 Decatur N/A N/A
3. Central Library NORCATUR PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 301 E. Ossipee, P.O. Box 213, Norcatur, KS 67653
Phone Number: (913) 693-4461 Decatur N/A N/A
4. Library System NORCATUR PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 301 Ossipee, Norcatur, KS 67653
Phone Number: (785) 693-4225 Decatur 3,635 468
5. Library System OBERLIN CITY LIBRARY
Street Address: 104 E. Oak, Oberlin, KS 67749
Phone Number: (785) 475-2412 Decatur 28,069 27,820
6. Central Library OBERLIN CITY LIBRARY
Street Address: 104 E. Oak, Oberlin, KS 67749
Phone Number: (913) 475-2412 Decatur N/A N/A
Overview of Decatur County, Kansas
Decatur County (standard abbreviation: DC) is a county located in the state of Kansas. As of 2000, the population is 3,472. The county seat is at Oberlin. This county is named after war hero Stephen Decatur, Jr.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,316 km² (894 mi²). 2,314 km² (894 mi²) of it is land and 2 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.07% water.
Adjacent counties
Red Willow County, Nebraska (north)
Furnas County, Nebraska (northeast)
Norton County, Kansas (east)
Sheridan County, Kansas (south)
Thomas County, Kansas (southwest)
Rawlins County, Kansas (west)
See also: List of counties in Kansas
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 3,472 people, 1,494 households, and 981 families residing in the county. The population density is 2/km² (4/mi²). There are 1,821 housing units at an average density of 1/km² (2/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 97.87% White, 0.52% Black or African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. 0.98% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,494 households out of which 25.80% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.00% are married couples living together, 5.60% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.30% are non-families. 32.80% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.50% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.24 and the average family size is 2.83.
In the county the population is spread out with 23.60% under the age of 18, 4.70% from 18 to 24, 22.90% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 26.20% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 97.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $30,257, and the median income for a family is $34,982. Males have a median income of $25,139 versus $17,368 for females. The per capita income for the county is $16,348. 11.60% of the population and 8.00% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.20% of those under the age of 18 and 6.30% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
According to countryaah, Decatur County, Kansas has the following cities and towns:
