We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie County.
10. Branch Library POTTWATOMIE-WABAUNSEE LIBRARY, ALMA BRANCH
Street Address: 314 West 3rd, Alma, KS 66401
Phone Number: (913) 765-3647 Pottawatomie N/A N/A
11. Central Library WAMEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 431 Lincoln Avenue, Wamego, KS 66547
Phone Number: (913) 456-9181 Pottawatomie N/A N/A
12. Library System WAMEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 431 Lincoln Avenue, Wamego, KS 66547
Phone Number: (785) 456-9181 Pottawatomie 58,594 26,000
Overview of Pottawatomie County, Kansas
Pottawatomie County (standard abbreviation: PT) is a county located in the state of Kansas. As of 2000, the population is 18,209. The county seat is at Westmoreland.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,233 km² (862 mi²). 2,187 km² (844 mi²) of it is land and 46 km² (18 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.07% water.
Adjacent counties
Marshall County, Kansas (north)
Nemaha County, Kansas (northeast)
Jackson County, Kansas (east)
Shawnee County, Kansas (southeast)
Wabaunsee County, Kansas (south)
Riley County, Kansas (west)
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 18,209 people, 6,771 households, and 4,929 families residing in the county. The population density is 8/km² (22/mi²). There are 7,311 housing units at an average density of 3/km² (9/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 96.32% White, 0.66% Black or African American, 0.59% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 1.50% from two or more races. 2.26% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 6,771 households out of which 36.40% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.40% are married couples living together, 7.20% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.20% are non-families. 23.20% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.70% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.65 and the average family size is 3.15.
In the county the population is spread out with 29.50% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 21.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.50% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 98.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $40,176, and the median income for a family is $47,261. Males have a median income of $31,368 versus $23,238 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,785. 9.70% of the population and 6.40% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.10% of those under the age of 18 and 10.30% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
According to countryaah, Pottawatomie County, Kansas has the following cities and towns:
