We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. 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 Louisiana Ouachita Parish.
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1. Branch Library ANNA MEYER BRANCH
Street Address: 1808 Highway 165 South, Monroe, LA 71202
Phone Number: (318) 327-1351 Ouachita N/A N/A
2. Branch Library CARVER BRANCH
Street Address: 2941 Renwick Street, Monroe, LA 71201
Phone Number: (318) 327-1477 Ouachita N/A N/A
3. Branch Library LOUISE WILLIAMS BRANCH
Street Address: 140 Bayou Oaks Drive, Monroe, LA 71203
Phone Number: (318) 345-0843 Ouachita N/A N/A
4. Library System OUACHITA PARISH LIBRARY
Street Address: 1800 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201
Phone Number: (318) 327-1490 Ouachita 678,100 861,393
5. Central Library OUACHITA PARISH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 1800 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201
Phone Number: (318) 327-1490 Ouachita N/A N/A
6. Bookmobile OUACHITA PARISH PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
1800 Stubbs, Monroe, LA 71201
Phone Number: (318) 327-1490 Ouachita N/A N/A
7. Branch Library OUACHITA VALLEY BRANCH
Street Address: 601 Mcmillan Road, West Monroe, LA 71294
Phone Number: (318) 327-1470 Ouachita N/A N/A
8. Branch Library WEST MONROE BRANCH
Street Address: 315 Cypress Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
Phone Number: (318) 327-1365 Ouachita N/A N/A
9. Branch Library WEST OUACHITA BRANCH
Street Address: 188 Highway 546, West Monroe, LA 71292
Phone Number: (318) 397-2759 Ouachita N/A N/A
Overview of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
Ouachita Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. The parish seat is Monroe and as of 2000, the population is 147,250.
Geography
The parish has a total area of 1,639 km2 (633 mi2). 1,581 km2 (611 mi2) of it is land and 57 km2 (22 mi2) of it is water. The total area is 3.50% water.
Adjacent parishes
Union Parish (north)
Morehouse Parish (northeast)
Richland Parish (east)
Caldwell Parish (south)
Jackson Parish (southwest)
Lincoln Parish (west)
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 147,250 people, 55,216 households, and 38,319 families residing in the parish. The population density is 93/km2 (241/mi2). There are 60,154 housing units at an average density of 38/km2 (98/mi2). The racial makeup of the parish is 64.48% White, 33.63% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. 1.19% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 55,216 households out of which 34.20% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.70% are married couples living together, 17.90% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.60% are non-families. 25.80% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.58 and the average family size is 3.12.
In the parish the population is spread out with 27.90% under the age of 18, 12.00% from 18 to 24, 27.90% from 25 to 44, 20.30% from 45 to 64, and 11.80% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 89.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.50 males.
The median income for a household in the parish is $32,047, and the median income for a family is $40,206. Males have a median income of $31,616 versus $23,139 for females. The per capita income for the parish is $17,084. 20.70% of the population and 15.80% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 29.70% of those under the age of 18 and 15.80% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
According to countryaah, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana has the following cities and towns:
