Minnesota Faribault County Public Libraries

By | December 31, 2022

We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Faribault County, Minnesota. 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 Minnesota Faribault County.

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1. Library System BLUE EARTH COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Street Address: 124 West 7th Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013
Phone Number: (507) 526-5012 Faribault 43,922 41,453

2. Central Library BLUE EARTH COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Street Address: 124 West 7th Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013
Phone Number: (507) 526-5012 Faribault N/A N/A

3. Central Library ELMORE LIBRARY
Street Address: 302 E. Willis Street, Elmore, MN 56027
Phone Number: (507) 943-3150 Faribault N/A N/A

4. Library System ELMORE LIBRARY
Street Address: 302 E. Willis Street, Elmore, MN 56027
Phone Number: (507) 943-3150 Faribault 2,379 1,647

5. Library System FARIBAULT COUNTY LIBRARY
Street Address: 120 S Main, Blue Earth, MN 56013
Phone Number: (507) 526-7182 Faribault 10,126 5,910

6. Central Library FARIBAULT COUNTY LIBRARY
Street Address: 120 S Main, Blue Earth, MN 56013
Phone Number: (507) 526-7182 Faribault N/A N/A

7. Branch Library FROST BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 345 Dewey Street, Frost, MN 56033
Phone Number: (507) 878-3102 Faribault N/A N/A

8. Library System WELLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 54 1st Street SW, Wells, MN 56097
Phone Number: (507) 553-3702 Faribault 34,347 23,188

9. Central Library WELLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 54 1st Street SW, Wells, MN 56097
Phone Number: (507) 553-3702 Faribault N/A N/A

10. Library System WINNEBAGO: MUIR LIBRARY
Street Address: 36 Main ST. N, Winnebago, MN 56098
Phone Number: (507) 893-3196 Faribault 23,533 11,355

11. Central Library WINNEBAGO: MUIR LIBRARY
Street Address: 36 Main ST. N, Winnebago, MN 56098
Phone Number: (507) 893-3196 Faribault N/A N/A

Overview of Faribault County, Minnesota

Faribault County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. As of 2000, the population is 16,181. Its county seat is Blue Earth.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,869 km² (722 mi²). 1,848 km² (714 mi²) of it is land and 21 km² (8 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.11% water.

Adjacent counties

  • Blue Earth County (north)
  • Waseca County (northeast)
  • Freeborn County (east)
  • Winnebago County, Iowa (southeast)
  • Kossuth County, Iowa (southwest)
  • Martin County (west)

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 16,181 people, 6,652 households, and 4,476 families residing in the county. The population density is 9/km² (23/mi²). There are 7,247 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (10/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 97.11% White, 0.24% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.36% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. 3.50% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 6,652 households out of which 28.50% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.80% are married couples living together, 6.10% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.70% are non-families. 29.70% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.80% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 2.93.

In the county the population is spread out with 24.40% under the age of 18, 6.70% from 18 to 24, 23.20% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 22.20% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 97.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $34,440, and the median income for a family is $41,793. Males have a median income of $28,990 versus $20,224 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,193. 8.60% of the population and 5.50% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.40% of those under the age of 18 and 10.20% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities and towns

According to countryaah, Faribault County, Minnesota has the following cities and towns:

Cities

  • Blue Earth
  • Bricelyn
  • Delavan
  • Easton
  • Elmore
  • Frost
  • Kiester
  • Minnesota Lake
  • Walters
  • Wells
  • Winnebago

Townships

  • Barber Township
  • Blue Earth City Township
  • Brush Creek Township
  • Clark Township
  • Delavan Township
  • Dunbar Township
  • Elmore Township
  • Emerald Township
  • Foster Township
  • Jo Daviess Township
  • Kiester Township
  • Lura Township
  • Minnesota Lake Township
  • Pilot Grove Township
  • Prescott Township
  • Rome Township
  • Seely Township
  • Verona Township
  • Walnut Lake Township
  • Winnebago City Township

Map of Faribault County Minnesota