Kansas Lyon County Public Libraries

We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Lyon 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 Lyon County.

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1. Library System AMERICUS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Street Address: 710 Main Box 404, Americus, KS 66835
Phone Number: (620) 443-5503 Lyon 10,436 9,100

2. Central Library AMERICUS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Street Address: 710 Main, P.O. Box 404, Americus, KS 66835
Phone Number: (316) 443-5503 Lyon N/A N/A

3. Central Library ELMENDARO TOWNSHIP LIBRARY, HARTFORD
224 Comercial ST., Hartford, KS 66854
Phone Number: (316) 392-5518 Lyon N/A N/A

4. Central Library EMPORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 110 E. 6th AVE., Emporia, KS 66801
Phone Number: (316) 342-6524 Lyon N/A N/A

5. Library System EMPORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 110 E. Sixth Avenue, Emporia, KS 66801
Phone Number: (620) 340-6462 Lyon 187,359 213,772

6. Library System HARTFORD/ELMENDARO TOWNSHIP
224 Commercial ST., Hartford, KS 66854
Phone Number: (620) 392-5518 Lyon 10,993 5,200

7. Central Library LIBRARY DISTRICT #1, LYON COUNTY, ALLEN
206 S. Broadway, Allen, KS 66833
Phone Number: (316) 528-3451 Lyon N/A N/A

8. Library System LYON COUNTY LIBRARY DIST. #1
421 Main, Allen, KS 66833
Phone Number: (620) 528-3451 Lyon 6,591 4,004

Overview of Lyon County, Kansas

Lyon County (standard abbreviation: LY) is a county located in the state of Kansas. As of 2000, the population is 35,935. Its county seat is Emporia, Kansas.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,215 km² (855 mi²). 2,204 km² (851 mi²) of it is land and 11 km² (4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.50% water.

Adjacent counties

Wabaunsee County, Kansas (north)
Osage County, Kansas (northeast)
Coffey County, Kansas (southeast)
Greenwood County, Kansas (south)
Chase County, Kansas (west)
Morris County, Kansas (northwest)

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 35,935 people, 13,691 households, and 8,639 families residing in the county. The population density is 16/km² (42/mi²). There are 14,757 housing units at an average density of 7/km² (17/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 83.27% White, 2.27% Black or African American, 0.47% Native American, 2.04% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 9.79% from other races, and 2.16% from two or more races. 16.72% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 13,691 households out of which 32.60% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.80% are married couples living together, 8.40% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.90% are non-families. 28.50% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.80% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.51 and the average family size is 3.12.

In the county the population is spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 16.20% from 18 to 24, 27.20% from 25 to 44, 19.10% from 45 to 64, and 11.60% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 31 years. For every 100 females there are 97.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $32,819, and the median income for a family is $43,112. Males have a median income of $28,865 versus $21,338 for females. The per capita income for the county is $15,724. 14.50% of the population and 9.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.60% of those under the age of 18 and 9.20% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.