Missouri Jasper County Public Libraries

By | December 31, 2022

We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Jasper County, Missouri. 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 Missouri Jasper County.

1. Library System CARTHAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 612 S. Garrison Avenue, Carthage, MO 64836
Phone Number: (417) 237-7040 Jasper 83,417 83,980

2. Central Library CARTHAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 612 S. Garrison AVE., Carthage, MO 64836
Phone Number: (417) 358-2939 Jasper N/A N/A

3. Central Library JOPLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 300 S. Main ST., Joplin, MO 64801
Phone Number: (417) 623-7953 Jasper N/A N/A

4. Library System JOPLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 300 S Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801
Phone Number: (417) 623-7953 Jasper 474,168 290,255

5. Central Library SARCOXIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 506 Center Street Po Box 604, Sarcoxie, MO 64862
Phone Number: (417) 548-2736 Jasper N/A N/A

6. Library System SARCOXIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 506 Center Street, Saxcoxie, MO 64862
Phone Number: (417) 548-2736 Jasper 6,249 6,900

7. Central Library WEBB CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 101 South Liberty, Webb City, MO 64870
Phone Number: (417) 673-4326 Jasper N/A N/A

8. Library System WEBB CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 101 South Liberty Street, Webb City, MO 64870
Phone Number: (417) 673-4326 Jasper 41,500 31,200

Overview of Jasper County, Missouri

Jasper County is a county located in the state of Missouri. As of 2000, the population is 104,686. Its county seat is Carthage. Jasper County is notable as one of the few counties whose largest city, Joplin is not the county seat.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,661 km² (641 mi²). 1,657 km² (640 mi²) of it is land and 4 km² (2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.25% water.

Adjacent counties

  • Barton County (north)
  • Dade County (northeast)
  • Lawrence County (east)
  • Newton County (south)
  • Cherokee County, Kansas (west)
  • Crawford County, Kansas (northwest)

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 104,686 people, 41,412 households, and 27,953 families residing in the county. The population density is 63/km² (164/mi²). There are 45,571 housing units at an average density of 28/km² (71/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 92.58% White, 1.48% Black or African American, 1.33% Native American, 0.69% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.62% from other races, and 2.24% from two or more races. 3.45% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 41,412 households out of which 32.00% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.50% are married couples living together, 11.10% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.50% are non-families. 27.20% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.46 and the average family size is 2.98.

In the county the population is spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 11.00% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 21.30% from 45 to 64, and 13.80% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 94.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $31,323, and the median income for a family is $37,611. Males have a median income of $28,573 versus $20,386 for females. The per capita income for the county is $16,227. 14.50% of the population and 10.40% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 19.20% 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, Jasper County, Missouri has the following cities and towns:

  • Airport Drive
  • Alba
  • Asbury
  • Avilla
  • Brooklyn Heights
  • Carl Junction
  • Carterville
  • Carthage
  • Carytown
  • Duenweg
  • Duquesne
  • Fidelity
  • Jasper
  • Joplin
  • La Russell
  • Neck City
  • Oronogo
  • Purcell
  • Reeds
  • Sarcoxie
  • Waco
  • Webb City

Map of Jasper County Missouri