Kansas Mitchell County Public Libraries

By | December 30, 2022

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

1. Library System CAWKER CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 802 Locust, Cawker City, KS 67430
Phone Number: (785) 781-4925 Mitchell 2,860 2,184

2. Central Library GLEN ELDER LIBRARY
Street Address: 105 S Mill, Glen Elder, KS 67446
Phone Number: (913) 545-3632 Mitchell N/A N/A

3. Library System GLEN ELDER LIBRARY
Street Address: 105 S. Mill, Glen Elder, KS 67446
Phone Number: (785) 545-3632 Mitchell 1,084 312

4. Central Library HESPERIAN LIBRARY, CAWKER CITY
802 Locust ST., Cawker City, KS 67430
Phone Number: (913) 781-4925 Mitchell N/A N/A

5. Library System PORT LIBRARY
Street Address: 311 W. Main, Beloit, KS 67420
Phone Number: (785) 738-3936 Mitchell 31,363 17,056

6. Central Library PORT LIBRARY, BELOIT
311 W. Main, Beloit, KS 67420
Phone Number: (913) 738-3936 Mitchell N/A N/A

Overview of Mitchell County, Kansas

Mitchell County (standard abbreviation: MC) is a county located in the state of Kansas. As of 2000, the population is 6,932. Its county seat is Beloit, Kansas.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,861 km² (719 mi²). 1,813 km² (700 mi²) of it is land and 49 km² (19 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.62% water.

Adjacent counties

  • Jewell County, Kansas (north)
  • Cloud County, Kansas (east)
  • Ottawa County, Kansas (southeast)
  • Lincoln County, Kansas (south)
  • Osborne County, Kansas (west)

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 6,932 people, 2,850 households, and 1,863 families residing in the county. The population density is 4/km² (10/mi²). There are 3,340 housing units at an average density of 2/km² (5/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 97.61% White, 0.52% Black or African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. 0.88% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 2,850 households out of which 27.80% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.30% are married couples living together, 5.30% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.60% are non-families. 31.20% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.20% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.31 and the average family size is 2.91.

In the county the population is spread out with 24.50% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 22.50% from 25 to 44, 23.10% from 45 to 64, and 21.40% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 97.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $33,385, and the median income for a family is $41,899. Males have a median income of $26,478 versus $20,220 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,653. 9.50% of the population and 6.50% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.50% of those under the age of 18 and 7.20% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities and towns

According to countryaah, Mitchell County, Kansas has the following cities and towns:

  • Beloit
  • Cawker City
  • Glen Elder
  • Hunter
  • Scottsville
  • Tipton

Map of Mitchell County Kansas