Minnesota Houston County Public Libraries

By | December 31, 2022

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

1. Library System CALEDONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 231 E Main Street, Caledonia, MN 55921
Phone Number: (507) 725-2671 Houston 31,035 1,816

2. Central Library CALEDONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 231 E Main Street, Caledonia, MN 55921
Phone Number: (507) 725-2671 Houston N/A N/A

3. Central Library HOKAH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 57 Main, Hokah, MN 55941
Phone Number: (507) 894-2665 Houston N/A N/A

4. Library System HOKAH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 57 Main, Hokah, MN 55941
Phone Number: (507) 894-2665 Houston 14,390 9,360

5. Library System HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 202 East Cedar Street, Houston, MN 55943
Phone Number: (507) 896-7323 Houston 18,913 7,844

6. Central Library HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 202 East Cedar Street, Houston, MN 55943
Phone Number: (507) 896-7323 Houston N/A N/A

7. Library System LA CRESCENT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 321 Main Street, La Crescent, MN 55947
Phone Number: (507) 895-4047 Houston 84,232 21,788

8. Central Library LA CRESCENT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 321 Main Street, La Crescent, MN 55947
Phone Number: (507) 895-4047 Houston N/A N/A

9. Central Library SPRING GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 172 West Main, Spring Grove, MN 55974
Phone Number: (507) 498-5800 Houston N/A N/A

10. Library System SPRING GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 172 West Main, Spring Grove, MN 55974
Phone Number: (507) 498-5800 Houston 12,597 10,140

Overview of Houston County, Minnesota

Houston County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. As of 2000, the population is 19,718. Its county seat is Caledonia. The United States Census Bureau’s La Crosse Metropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Houston County (as well as La Crosse County, Wisconsin to the east).

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,473 km² (569 mi²). 1,446 km² (558 mi²) of it is land and 27 km² (10 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.85% water.

Adacent counties

  • Winona County, Minnesota (north)
  • La Crosse County, Wisconsin (northeast)
  • Vernon County, Wisconsin (east)
  • Allamakee County, Iowa (south)
  • Winneshiek County, Iowa (southwest)
  • Fillmore County, Minnesota (west)

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 19,718 people, 7,633 households, and 5,411 families residing in the county. The population density is 14/km² (35/mi²). There are 8,168 housing units at an average density of 6/km² (15/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 98.47% White, 0.31% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. 0.61% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 7,633 households out of which 34.40% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.00% are married couples living together, 7.40% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.10% are non-families. 25.40% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.00% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.53 and the average family size is 3.05.

In the county the population is spread out with 27.20% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 26.80% from 25 to 44, 23.10% from 45 to 64, and 16.00% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 97.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $40,680, and the median income for a family is $49,196. Males have a median income of $32,557 versus $22,158 for females. The per capita income for the county is $18,826. 6.50% of the population and 4.20% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 6.40% of those under the age of 18 and 11.20% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities and towns

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

Cities

  • Brownsville
  • Caledonia
  • Eitzen
  • Hokah
  • Houston
  • La Crescent
  • Spring Grove

Townships

  • Black Hammer Township
  • Brownsville Township
  • Caledonia Township
  • Crooked Creek Township
  • Hokah Township
  • Houston Township
  • Jefferson Township
  • La Crescent Township
  • Mayville Township
  • Money Creek Township
  • Mound Prairie Township
  • Sheldon Township
  • Spring Grove Township
  • Union Township
  • Wilmington Township
  • Winnebago Township
  • Yucatan Township

Map of Houston County Minnesota