Nebraska Furnas County Public Libraries

By | December 31, 2022

We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Furnas County, Nebraska. 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 Nebraska Furnas County.

1. Library System ARAPAHOE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 302 Nebraska Avenue, Arapahoe, NE 68922
Phone Number: (308) 962-7806 Furnas 31,146 8,580

2. Central Library ARAPAHOE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 302 Nebraska Avenue, Arapahoe, NE 68922
Phone Number: (308) 962-7806 Furnas N/A N/A

3. Central Library BEAVER CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 408 10th Street, Beaver City, NE 68926
Phone Number: (308) 268-4115 Furnas N/A N/A

4. Library System BEAVER CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 408 10th Street, Beaver City, NE 68926
Phone Number: (308) 268-4115 Furnas 8,688 5,745

5. Library System BUTLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 621 Penn, Cambridge, NE 69022
Phone Number: (308) 697-3836 Furnas 16,708 8,164

6. Central Library BUTLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 621 Penn, Cambridge, NE 69022
Phone Number: (308) 697-3836 Furnas N/A N/A

7. Central Library OXFORD MUNICIPAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 411 Ogden Street, Oxford, NE 68967
Phone Number: (308) 824-3381 Furnas N/A N/A

8. Library System OXFORD MUNICIPAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 411 Ogden Street, Oxford, NE 68967
Phone Number: (308) 824-3381 Furnas 11,886 11,886

9. Library System WILSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 203 Iva Street, Wilsonville, NE 69046 N/A Furnas N/A N/A

10. Central Library WILSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 203 Iva Street, Wilsonville, NE 69046
Phone Number: (308) 349-4367 Furnas N/A N/A

Overview of Furnas County, Nebraska

Furnas County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. As of 2000, the population is 5,324. Its county seat is Beaver City.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,866 km² (721 mi²). 1,860 km² (718 mi²) of it is land and 6 km² (2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.34% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 5,324 people, 2,278 households, and 1,489 families residing in the county. The population density is 3/km² (7/mi²). There are 2,730 housing units at an average density of 1/km² (4/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 98.22% White, 0.08% Black or African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. 1.15% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 2,278 households out of which 28.00% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.20% are married couples living together, 5.90% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.60% are non-families. 32.50% of all households are made up of individuals and 19.80% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.28 and the average family size is 2.88.

In the county the population is spread out with 24.10% under the age of 18, 5.30% from 18 to 24, 22.80% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 23.80% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 92.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $30,498, and the median income for a family is $37,000. Males have a median income of $26,563 versus $19,918 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,223. 10.60% of the population and 6.90% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.50% of those under the age of 18 and 10.50% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities and towns

According to countryaah, Furnas County, Nebraska has the following cities and towns:

  • Arapahoe
  • Beaver City
  • Cambridge
  • Edison
  • Hendley
  • Holbrook
  • Oxford
  • Wilsonville

Map of Furnas County Nebraska