Montana Carbon County Public Libraries

By | December 31, 2022

We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Carbon County, Montana. 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 Montana Carbon County.

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1. Library System BRIDGER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 119 West Broadway, Bridger, MT 59014
Phone Number: (406) 662-3598 Carbon 20,434 12,272

2. Central Library BRIDGER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 119 West Broadway, Bridger, MT 59014
Phone Number: (406) 662-3598 Carbon N/A N/A

3. Library System JOLIET PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 211 E Front Street, Joliet, MT 59041
Phone Number: (406) 962-3013 Carbon 2,966 4,784

4. Central Library JOLIET PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 211 E Front Street, Joliet, MT 59041
Phone Number: (406) 962-3013 Carbon N/A N/A

5. Central Library RED LODGE CARNEGIE LIBRARY
Street Address: 3 West 8th Street, Red Lodge, MT 59068
Phone Number: (406) 446-1905 Carbon N/A N/A

6. Library System RED LODGE CARNEGIE LIBRARY
Street Address: 3 West 8th Street, Red Lodge, MT 59068
Phone Number: (406) 446-1905 Carbon 32,751 14,560

Overview of Carbon County, Montana

Carbon County is a county located in the state of Montana. As of 2000, the population is 9,552. Its county seat is Red Lodge.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 5,341 km² (2,062 mi²). 5,304 km² (2,048 mi²) of it is land and 37 km² (14 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.69% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 9,552 people, 4,065 households, and 2,707 families residing in the county. The population density is 2/km² (5/mi²). There are 5,494 housing units at an average density of 1/km² (3/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 97.07% White, 0.25% Black or African American, 0.68% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.65% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. 1.77% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 4,065 households out of which 28.40% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.70% are married couples living together, 6.70% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.40% are non-families. 28.80% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.32 and the average family size is 2.86.

In the county the population is spread out with 24.00% under the age of 18, 5.70% from 18 to 24, 26.10% from 25 to 44, 27.30% from 45 to 64, and 16.80% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 100.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $32,139, and the median income for a family is $38,405. Males have a median income of $30,226 versus $19,945 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,204. 11.60% of the population and 8.20% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.30% of those under the age of 18 and 8.80% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities and towns

According to countryaah, Carbon County, Montana has the following cities and towns:

  • Bearcreek
  • Belfry
  • Boyd
  • Bridger
  • Edgar
  • Fox
  • Fromberg
  • Joliet
  • Luther
  • Red Lodge
  • Roberts
  • Rockvale
  • Roscoe
  • Silesia
  • Warren
  • Washoe