We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County.
1. Branch Library CANBY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 110 Oscar Avenue North, Canby, MN 56220
Phone Number: (507) 223-5738 Yellow Medicine N/A N/A
2. Central Library CLARKFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 812 10th Avenue, Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone Number: (320) 669-7651 Yellow Medicine N/A N/A
3. Library System CLARKFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 812 10th Avenue, Clarkfield, MN 56223
Phone Number: (320) 669-7651 Yellow Medicine 18,439 12,351
4. Branch Library GRANITE FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 155 Seventh Avenue, Granite Falls, MN 56241
Phone Number: (320) 564-3738 Yellow Medicine N/A N/A
Overview of Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota
Yellow Medicine County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. As of 2000, the population is 11,080. Its county seat is Granite Falls. The Upper Sioux Indian Reservation is entirely within the county.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,977 km² (763 mi²). 1,963 km² (758 mi²) of it is land and 14 km² (5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.71% water.
Adjacent counties
- Lac qui Parle County (north)
- Chippewa County (northeast)
- Renville County (east)
- Redwood County (southeast)
- Lyon County (south)
- Lincoln County (southwest)
- Deuel County, South Dakota (west)
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 11,080 people, 4,439 households, and 2,974 families residing in the county. The population density is 6/km² (15/mi²). There are 4,873 housing units at an average density of 2/km² (6/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 96.09% White, 0.11% Black or African American, 2.04% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.92% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 1.76% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 4,439 households out of which 30.30% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.60% are married couples living together, 5.70% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.00% are non-families. 29.30% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.20% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.42 and the average family size is 3.01.
In the county the population is spread out with 25.80% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 24.20% from 25 to 44, 22.20% from 45 to 64, and 20.50% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 98.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $34,393, and the median income for a family is $42,002. Males have a median income of $27,770 versus $20,870 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,120. 10.40% of the population and 7.10% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.40% of those under the age of 18 and 10.60% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
According to countryaah, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota has the following cities and towns:
Cities
- Canby
- Clarkfield
- Echo
- Granite Falls
- Hanley Falls
- Hazel Run
- Porter
- St. Leo
- Wood Lake
Townships
- Burton Township
- Echo Township
- Florida Township
- Fortier Township
- Friendship Township
- Hammer Township
- Hazel Run Township
- Lisbon Township
- Minnesota Falls Township
- Norman Township
- Normania Township
- Omro Township
- Oshkosh Township
- Posen Township
- Sandnes Township
- Sioux Agency Township
- Stony Run Township
- Swede Prairie Township
- Tyro Township
- Wergeland Township
- Wood Lake Township