Missouri Pemiscot County Public Libraries

By | December 31, 2022

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

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1. Library System CARUTHERSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 707 West 13th Street, Caruthersville, MO 63830
Phone Number: (573) 333-2480 Pemiscot 19,540 28,501

2. Central Library CARUTHERSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 707 West 13th Street, Caruthersville, MO 63830
Phone Number: (573) 333-2480 Pemiscot N/A N/A

3. Central Library CONRAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 302 East Main Street, Hayti, MO 63851
Phone Number: (573) 359-0599 Pemiscot N/A N/A

4. Library System HAYTI CONRAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 302 E. Main, Hayti, MO 63851
Phone Number: (573) 359-0599 Pemiscot 4,700 4,600

5. Library System STEELE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 108 East Main, Steele, MO 63877
Phone Number: (573) 695-3561 Pemiscot 5,258 7,800

6. Central Library STEELE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 108 East Main, Steele, MO 63877
Phone Number: (573) 695-3561 Pemiscot N/A N/A

Overview of Pemiscot County, Missouri

Pemiscot County is a county located in the state of Missouri. As of 2000, the population is 20,047. Its county seat is Caruthersville.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,327 km² (512 mi²). 1,277 km² (493 mi²) of it is land and 50 km² (19 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.77% water.

Adjacent counties

  • New Madrid County (north)
  • Lake County, Tennessee (northeast)
  • Dyer County, Tennessee (southeast)
  • Mississippi County, Arkansas (south)
  • Dunklin County (west)

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 20,047 people, 7,855 households, and 5,317 families residing in the county. The population density is 16/km² (41/mi²). There are 8,793 housing units at an average density of 7/km² (18/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 71.76% White, 26.23% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.62% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. 1.57% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 7,855 households out of which 33.60% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.00% are married couples living together, 18.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.30% are non-families. 28.80% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.52 and the average family size is 3.10.

In the county the population is spread out with 30.00% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 25.00% from 25 to 44, 21.10% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 88.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 83.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $21,911, and the median income for a family is $27,553. Males have a median income of $27,476 versus $17,358 for females. The per capita income for the county is $12,968. 30.40% of the population and 24.80% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 43.20% of those under the age of 18 and 23.20% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities and towns

According to countryaah, Pemiscot County, Missouri has the following cities and towns:

  • Bragg City
  • Caruthersville
  • Cooter
  • Hayti
  • Hayti Heights
  • Hayward
  • Holland
  • Homestown
  • North Wardell
  • Pascola
  • Steele
  • Wardell

Map of Pemiscot County Missouri